Cook 1st & 2nd Shift, Nutritional Service Department

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Cook to join our Nutritional Services Department in Putnam, CT!

Location: Putnam, CT

Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift, 40 hours

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

As the Cook, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…

• Performs a wide variety of preparation and cooking duties relative to all meal services and catering.
• Cleans and sanitizes all work areas, equipment, and storage areas.
• Maintains and sets‑up work area; restocking all items as needed.
• Assists in tray line service and set up for patient meals.
• Assists in the planning of food item needs to meet menu requirements.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Technical or related food service training preferred.
• HACCP certification or equivalent necessary within six months from date of hire.

Experience:

• One year in hospital, institutional, or restaurant cooking required.

• Knowledge of quantity cooking procedures and techniques of production. Knowledge of HACCP principles. Ability to recognize food items which may be unsuitable for service. Ability to read, write and understand verbal and written instructions and recipes. Understand and apply appropriate sanitation and storage principles.
• Reads instructions, rules and policies. Ability to research unfamiliar words in dictionary for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional or no variables in or from the situations encountered on the job.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure. Perform the four operations with like common and decimal fractions. Compute ratio, rate, and percent. Performs operations with units such as cup, pint, quart, gallons, ounces and pounds.
• Speaks clearly and succinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis, correct pronunciation, variation in word order, using present, perfect, and future tenses.
• Determines time, place, and sequence of operations or action to be taken on the basis of analysis of data; executing determination of and/or reporting on events.
• Talking with and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to helpers or assistants.
• Ability to start, stop, control and adjust the progress of machines or equipment. Uses tools to work, move or guide objects or material.

The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system—recognized for delivering compassionate, high‑quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees— including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists— proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life.

What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job—it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift.

Come grow with a team that calls this community home.

Join us in our mission to elevate community‑driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.

Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.

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