Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees 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 networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob 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 ManagerKey ResponsibilitiesFollows standardized recipes while being able to quantity and batch cook appropriately garnish and decorate according to standardsHandles 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 contaminationCompletes 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 basisPerforms cleaning duties daily waste disposal and assists with pots and pans as neededAttends 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 requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare employees 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 networkRushford Center one of Connecticutrsquos leading providers of addiction and mental health services is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding prevention treatment and recovery programs We offer a wide range of programs including Acute Care and Evaluation Residential Addiction Treatment Individual Group Family Therapy Intensive Outpatient programs and Community Support Programs Through the passion of our specialists we continue to treat every patient with care compassion and respect while providing affordable and accessible servicesJob 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 ManagerKey ResponsibilitiesFollows standardized recipes while being able to quantity and batch cook appropriately garnish and decorate according to standardsHandles 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 contaminationCompletes 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 basisPerforms cleaning duties daily waste disposal and assists with pots and pans as neededAttends 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 requiredHS Diploma GED or equivalent preferred year of cooking of years of directly related food service experience equivalent years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volumeinstitutional cooking is preferredServ Safe Food Handlers certification is preferredMust be able to read write understand and speak EnglishBasic math required for recipe quantity calculationsAbility to adjust recipe quantities based on census volumeWriting skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reportsAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith 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 momentHS Diploma GED or equivalent preferred year of cooking of years of directly related food service experience equivalent years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volumeinstitutional cooking is preferredServ Safe Food Handlers certification is preferredMust be able to read write understand and speak EnglishBasic math required for recipe quantity calculationsAbility to adjust recipe quantities based on census volumeWriting skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reportsAs a Hartford HealthCare entity Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting ofMedical and dental benefitsk plan with employer matchGenerous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire including six paid holidaysAdditional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programsWith 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