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Aya Healthcare
Cook
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What they do
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.
$36,854 / year median in Vermont
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Aya Healthcare has an exciting 8-week assignment in Townshend, VT!
Job Details:
JOB TITLE
CookCONTRACT DURATION
8 weeks with potential to extend or become permanentSCHEDULE
5 days per week 11am-7pmWEEKEND REQUIREMENT
YesLOCATION
Townshend, VTONBOARDING TIME
Expect 2-3 weeks from offer acceptance to start date.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare high-quality meals for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.
- Organize daily food preparation and production to ensure timely meal service.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic diet guidelines.
- Review menus and prepare meals according to standardized recipes and dietary restrictions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Monitor food quality, temperatures, and proper storage procedures.
- Collaborate with the Director of Dietary, Nutrition Services Manager, dietitians, and support staff.
- Promote cost-effective use of food and kitchen resources.
- Assist with orienting and training new staff as needed.
- Participate in departmental meetings, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Work efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 year of cook experience in a healthcare environment (hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility, or similar healthcare setting).
- Experience preparing meals in accordance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
- Experience following standardized recipes and therapeutic diets.
- Experience working in a fast-paced institutional or healthcare kitchen
AYA DELIVERS
… Front-of-the-line access to exclusive jobs at thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide. A robust team and dedicated recruiter to support you every step of the way to ensure you start on time, have accurate payroll and an exceptional experience. A credentialing specialist to streamline the entire compliance process. Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment. Aya Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all to apply!Pay:
$20.00- $23.