Cook - Killingly Housing Authority

Cook - Killingly Housing AuthorityKillingly, CT, USARequisition Number16315LocationKillingly Housing AuthorityJob DescriptionHealthcare Cook – Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a TimeNo Late Nights!Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment.What You'll Do:Prepare and cook mealsEnsure all food is prepared safely and attractivelyMaintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environmentMaintain inventory and order according to menuWhy You'll Love This Job:No late nights – finish your day with time for yourselfStable, predictable schedule with weekend shiftsWork in a mission-driven setting where your meals truly matterBe part of a supportive, team-oriented environmentWe're Looking For:Basic cooking knowledge – we'll train the right person!A strong commitment to food safety and sanitationA dependable, caring attitude and good communication skillsA passion for nourishing othersWhy Join Us?Competitive pay + opportunities for growthAbout Us:At Whitsons we believe that food is a powerful part of healing. Our cooks are valued team members who provide comfort and care through every meal. Join us and be part of a healthcare mission that starts in the kitchen.Apply today and help serve wellness on a plate – at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.RequirementsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:Education:High school graduate orMust complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary Certifications:ServSafe certificationOther Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform jobMust be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking1 year professional culinary experience requiredAlways present a positive and professionalPHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to:Sit, walk, talk and hearUse hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands andBe standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back andLift and/or move up to 40 Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjustWork Schedule7:00am-2:00pm Sunday and WednesdaySupervisorAmanda L NewcombSalary Target22.00