About the role
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EWork where every%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Emoment matters%3C/strong%3E.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EEvery day, more than 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EThe 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.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EPOSITION SUMMARY:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe Cook I 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; and helping to maintain the overall cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EHigh school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred but not required.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECompletion of annual mandatory Manchester Memorial Hospital education is required as well as attendance at departmental training provided by management.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EEXPERIENCE%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ETwo or more years of culinary experience in a health care environment preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECOMPETENCIES%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMust have English reading and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, patients and care providers within the work environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMust be able to write and follow written instructions in English.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMust be able to perform basic math skills such as addition and subtraction to accurately complete required paperwork.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EStrong organizational and time management skills are desired.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMust have excellent time management skills to be able to balance multiple priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EMust 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E1.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Attends monthly department meetings.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E2.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Attends monthly departmental in-services.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E3.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Wears uniform following the Manchester Memorial Hospital and department uniform policy including appropriate hair covering at all times.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E4.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Washes hands and wears gloves following serve-safe and state regulatory requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E5.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Completes all paperwork required by the position worked (such as HACCP logs, temperature logs, production sheets).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E6.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers and adjusts daily work routines to the needs of the department.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E7.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Sets up, restocks and maintains a clean work station following all sanitation and safety requirements. Labels, dates and properly rotates stock.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E8.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Completes work as outlined in the position job flow within the scheduled shift time.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E9.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Accurately follows package directions and/or recipes when preparing hot and cold food products.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E10.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Completes annual departmental serve-safe food safety training.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E11.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;Demonstrates proper cooking techniques as evidenced by the quality and presentation of completed food items, adherence to applicable diet restrictions and customer satisfaction.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E12.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Wears personal protective equipment as required.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E13.%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Completes Manchester Memorial Hospital annual mandatory education in a timely manner.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EWe take great care of careers.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EWith 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Eyour moment%3C/strong%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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