Cook (Per Diem)

Location Detail:

Windham Community Memorial (10183)

Shift Detail:

4a-1:30p/6a-2:30p/10:30a-7p shifts weekends and holidays as needed Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 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. For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

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 assures 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. .

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education:

HS Diploma; Associates Degree or Culinary Certification of Accreditation preferred

Experience:

1 year of cooking or 3 years of food service cooking equivalent; 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volume/institutional cooking preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

Serv Safe Food Handlers certification

Language Skill:

Must be able to read and speak English Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations. Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census or volume. Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reports. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .