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Work whereevery momentmatters. Every day, over 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 Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Clinical Nurse Educator. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook II position performs a wide variety of functions to ensure high quality, sanitary food service to patients and customers. The primary tasks of this position include but are not limited to: portioning/packaging food items; preparing and cooking high quality hot and cold food items for patients and customers following HACCP and departmental procedures; slicing and cutting food products; following standardized recipes; completion of HACCP and production paperwork; taking food temperatures and calibrating thermometers; setting up hot food to maximize presentation; communication of recipe ingredients and portion size to servers; safe use and maintenance of all production equipment; proper storage and utilization of leftover food products following HACCP and departmental procedures; assist the Executive Chef with training and education of cooks; and helping to maintain the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen. COMPETENCIES: u2022 Must have English reading and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients, and care providers within the work environment. u2022 Must be able to write and follow written instructions in English. u2022 Must be able to perform basic math skills such as addition and subtraction to accurately complete required paperwork. u2022 Strong organizational and time management skills desired. u2022 Must have excellent time management skills and be able to balance multiple priorities. u2022 Must be able to consistently exhibit considerate interpersonal relations with co-workers and maintain a strong customer service attitude, as demonstrated by behavior, when communicating and interacting with co-workers, patients, and visitors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. 1. Attends monthly department meetings. 2. Attends monthly departmental in-services. 3. Wears uniform following the ECHN and department uniform policy including appropriate hair covering at all times. 4. Washes hands and wears gloves following serve-safe and state regulatory requirements. 5. Completes all paperwork required by the position worked (such as HACCP logs, temperature logs, production sheets). 6. Demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers and adjusts daily work routines to the needs of the department. 7. Sets up, restocks and maintains a clean work station following all sanitation and safety requirements. Labels, dates, and properly rotates stock. 8. Completes work as outlined in the position job flow within the scheduled shift time. 9. Accurately follows package directions and/or recipes when preparing hot and cold food products. 10. Serve safe certification is current within past five (5) years. 11. Demonstrates proper cooking techniques as evidenced by the quality and presentation of completed food items, adherence to applicable diet restrictions and customer satisfaction. 12. Wears personal protective equipment as required. 13. Completes ECHN annual mandatory education in a timely manner. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: u2022High school diploma or equivalent is highly desirable but not required. u2022Serve Safe Certification strongly preferred. Absent Serve Safe Certification incumbent must obtain QFO within 30 days of hire. u2022Culinary Degree is strongly preferred but not required. u2022Annual completion of ECHN mandatory education is required as well as attendance at departmental training provided by management. EXPERIENCE: u2022Five or more years of culinary experience in a health care environment preferred. We take great care of careers With 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 u2013 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 colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment Job: Food Services / Dietary Organization: Rockville General Hospital Title: Cook II - Food and Nutrition Location: Connecticut-Vernon-MMH-31 Union Street (10619) Requisition ID: 25165968