Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutCHH 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 environmentJob 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 Managermiddot Follows standardized recipes while being able to quantity and batch cook appropriately garnish and decorate according to standardsmiddot Handles prepares and distributes food at the proper temperature and also assists in the cleaning and proper sanitation of the equipment in accordance with health codes and departmental policies and procedures to avoid contaminationmiddot Completes assigned administrative recordkeeping such as inventory of supplies production records all required logs including but not limited to temperature logs waste logs substitution logs etc and various reports as assigned on a daily basismiddot Performs cleaning duties daily waste disposal and assists with pots and pans as neededmiddot Attends and participates in departmental meetingshuddles and in services and provides direct feedback to management to promote continuous quality improvement for self and departmentPerform other related duties as required Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkCharlotte Hungerford Hospital is a bed general acute care community hospital located in Torrington Connecticut that serves as a regional health care resource for the residents of Litchfield County and Northwest ConnecticutCHH 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 environmentJob 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 Managermiddot Follows standardized recipes while being able to quantity and batch cook appropriately garnish and decorate according to standardsmiddot Handles prepares and distributes food at the proper temperature and also assists in the cleaning and proper sanitation of the equipment in accordance with health codes and departmental policies and procedures to avoid contaminationmiddot Completes assigned administrative recordkeeping such as inventory of supplies production records all required logs including but not limited to temperature logs waste logs substitution logs etc and various reports as assigned on a daily basismiddot Performs cleaning duties daily waste disposal and assists with pots and pans as neededmiddot Attends and participates in departmental meetingshuddles and in services and provides direct feedback to management to promote continuous quality improvement for self and departmentPerform other related duties as required middot year of cooking or years of directly related food service experience equivalent requiredmiddot HS Diploma GED or equivalent experience preferred middot Must be able to read write understand and speak Englishmiddot Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations middot Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census or volume middot Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reportsmiddot years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volumeinstitutional cooking preferredmiddot Serv Safe Food Handlers certification preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentmiddot year of cooking or years of directly related food service experience equivalent requiredmiddot HS Diploma GED or equivalent experience preferred middot Must be able to read write understand and speak Englishmiddot Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations middot Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census or volume middot Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reportsmiddot years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volumeinstitutional cooking preferredmiddot Serv Safe Food Handlers certification preferredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment