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Description Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 25,000 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 Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties.Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.Duties The Cook performs a variety of cooking and other food preparation activities in accordance with HAACP guidelines and department policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Prepares food for patients, visitors and staff utilizing safe handling procedures. Assists in serving food as needed. Performs daily care and maintenance of equipment. Performs cleaning duties and waste disposal. Performs quality improvement activities including, but not limited to, maintaining temperature logs and performing HAACP and safety surveys. Assists Sous Chef in maintaining an up-to-date inventory; rotates and manages stock; fills requisitions. Maintains required competencies within deadlines and keeps current with monthly department in-services. Trayline/Cafeteria responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary. #HHCQualifications Education Requirements High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Requirements Degree or training in Culinary Arts preferred. 2+ years of food services experience. Serve Safe certification. Supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Must be able to adapt to changing priorities and high volume. Preferred Qualifications Must be able to smell and taste food to determine quality and palatability. Excellent customer service skills. Self-motivated. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Ability to provide high level of output on short notice. Detail oriented. Ability to carry out responsibilities that conform to hospital core values. Ability to assume leadership role. 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 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 your moment