Cook

MRC•Ellington, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ivy at Ellington, a locally family owned and operated Assisted Living Community is looking for a Part-Time cook, approximately 8-16 hours a week. We are a 80 apartment facility that offers restaurant style dining for our residents. We are looking for an energetic and compassionate cook to join our team. Must have weekend availability. The Cook is responsible to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by Food Service Director to assure that quality food is provided. Benefits PTO Health and Dental Insurance Life insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday Pet Health Insurance Programs Employee Assistance Plans Retirement Account Assistance Employee Appreciation Programs

Requirements

Must be able to read, understand and prepare recipes without direction
Possess a demonstrated working knowledge of cooking fundamentals
Must be able to prepare meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts garnishing the plate using an acceptable method, aesthetically pleasing
Must have knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling, and is sensitive to the needs of elders and disabled individuals
Must have and maintain Serve-Safe Certification
Must have and maintain Allergy Awareness Training
Must take anti-choking training
Must be at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

Work in accordance with serve safe requirements maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen at all times, following all delineated safe food handling procedures and protocols
Adhere to all Department of Public Health rules and regulations as it pertains to food production, maintenance and sanitary requirements of the kitchen and kitchen equipment including surrounding areas, service area, dining room, storage areas, freezer, walk in cooler, other refrigeration systems
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen work area, equipment, and dining room tables and chairs
Understand dietary and allergy requirements/restrictions of the residents and serves food accordingly
Follow OSHA regulations and safety procedures when using equipment, lifting, bending, following OSHA Standards of “Stay Safe” in the commercial kitchen, reporting all personal accident or work related injuries immediately adhering to reporting protocols and procedures
Will take part in and can prepare all the food for catered functions including preparation and assembly on display trays with appropriate garnishes
Help the chef with overall operations of the kitchen
Take part in the sanitation of all food preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you go basis, as needed or assigned
Supervise utility and wait staff as applicable/appropriate