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Silver Springs Care Center

Cook

Pay: $20.69/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Meriden, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$38,044 / year median in Connecticut

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Cook Silver Springs Care Center - 3.4 Meriden, CT Job Details Full-time $20.69 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Union benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications English Full Job Description Silver Springs Care Center is looking for a 32 hour Cook. The positions will prepare and serve food for the facility residents at scheduled meal times while following appropriate sanitation procedures and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities:

Prepares hot and cold foods, meals and beverages including modified textures for restricted and therapeutic diets. Maintains and follows all meal schedules. Assures all food items are handled properly to insure safety and sanitation standards according to state and federal regulations. Properly stores, covers, and refrigerates necessary items. Insures that foods are cooked to the appropriate temperatures according to latest FDA Food Code. Must perform all assigned tasks in accordance with the Facility's established policies and procedures and as instructed by Department Head. Complies with local, state and federal regulations relating to their responsibilities, including the Code of Conduct, Resident Rights and Corporate Compliance; serves as a mandatory reporter of all resident related incidents

Qualifications:

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare large portions of meals. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of positive team work Serves as a role model to peers through initiative, self direction and enthusiasm; must exhibit patience, tact and a cheerful disposition; as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and work performance record; must punctually arrive to work as assigned Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Top Health Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and so much more available through 1199 Union Benefits Paid Holidays including newly added Juneteenth Excellent growth and advancement opportunities. INDLP