Dietary Aide / Cook

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A Great Place to Work

The Summit Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 261 Summit St, Plantsville, Connecticut, 06479

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Cook For Per Diem or Temp Full Time Days, Evenings and Weekends.

What You'll Do:

As a Cook on our team, you will prepare and serve appetizing meals while ensuring dietary needs and preferences are met. Your culinary skills will contribute to creating a positive dining experience that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious and flavorful meals following prescribed menus and dietary requirements

• Ensure high-quality food preparation, presentation, and portion control

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food storage areas

• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus and accommodate special dietary needs

• Order and manage inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment

• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Cook!

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Summit at Plantsville family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan

• Comprehensive training and mentorship

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $19.62/Hr.

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a cook include:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare or long-term care setting

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

• Safe knife handling skills

• Experience operating commercial slicers, ovens, grills, large blenders, etc.

• Ability to follow instructions for the safe use, cleaning and care of dietary equipment, preparation and service areas

• Compassionate and empathetic nature

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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ID 2026-7303

Location/Org Data : Name Summit at Plantsville Center for Health & Rehabilitation

Category Dining/Kitchen

Position Type Per Diem

Location : Location US-CT-Plantsville

Rate of Pay Starting from USD $19.62/Hr.