Cook (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

About the role

Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Cook to join the team. This is a Day/Evening Shift position requiring 40 hours per week with every other weekend (EOW) commitment. Shifts vary with start times as early as 4:30AM through 7:00PM.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and production sheets to prepare and produce all food needed for resident, patient, cafeteria, and catering services
• Ensures that all food prepared meets department standards for quality, freshness, taste and appearance by following approved recipes
• Plans and executes the production of all food needed within the time restraints for each meal service and venue
• Follows HACCP guidelines during the cooking process to ensure all food products are within safe serving temperature
• Ensures that all cooking equipment and utensils are inspected and maintained for cleanliness and safe operation
• Works with a variety of kitchen equipment such as knives, slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, blender, robot coupe and grill
• Reports any concerns regarding food and equipment to appropriate manager
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma, Vocational School, or Technical Training

Experience: 3-5 years with large volume cooking

Licensure: ServSafe Certified preferred

Skills

• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English
• Can perform basic mathematical skills