Cook

CookWork where every moment matters. Every day, more than 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. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.Job SummaryPrepares 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 cooking temperatures. Under the direction of the manager, utilizes creativity in garnishing, decorating and developing new recipes where appropriate. 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· 1 year of cooking or 3 years of directly related food service experience equivalent required · HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred · Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English · 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. · 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volume/institutional cooking preferred · Serv Safe Food Handlers certification preferred