Cook - Hospital Services (per Diem)

Cook - Hospital Services (Per Diem)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

Job Summary: Prepares food according to selected menus, approved recipes, and production sheets with knowledge of quantity cooking. Completes the preparation of all food items in a timely manner and ensures that all foods meet required serving temperatures. Utilizes creativity in garnishing, decorating, and developing new recipes. Complies with stringent health, sanitation, safety, HACCP, and food handling standards. Adheres to quality and cost containment standards. Reports to appropriate Food Services Manager.

Associates Degree required. Culinary Certification of Accreditation preferred. QFO (Qualified Food Operator Certificate) preferred or required within six months of employment. Minimum 2 years experience as a cook in a large volume institution preferred. Ability to read, speak English, and follow recipes in a cost-effective manner. Basic Math skills. Ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment. Quantity production experience preferred. Ability to tolerate lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 80 pounds and long-term standing.