Cook​/EVENING SHIFT

Cook (DAY/EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT

Day/Evening Shift 40hrs/wk/EOW

The Cook is responsible for food preparation by following approved recipes for residents, patients, employees and visitors.

• Reviews menus and production sheets to prepare and produce all food needed for residents, patients, cafeteria, and catering services.
• Ensures that all food prepared meets the 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.
• Can work 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.

• Education:
  
  High School, Vocational School/Technical Training.
• Experience:
  
  3-5 years with large volume cooking.
• Licensure:
  Serv Safe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend basic instructions in English. Can perform basic mathematical skills.