Canaan, Connecticut
Cook I Job Opening in Canaan, Connecticut - Cook I - Full Time ? Canaan, CT Mountainside is currently seeking a Cook I. The role of a Cook I is to prepare food for clients, employees, banquets & special functions at the highest quality. This position assists the Sous Chef and Director in executing the menu & maintaining a safe/sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I will work in harmony with the Manager on Duty, assuring all daily meals and snacks are prepared to the best of their ability and meet the Standard of Mountainside. COMPENSATION: Competitive base salary based on experience and performance Generous paid time off 401(k) Matching Free Nutritious Meals 24/7 Access to Fitness Center Comprehensive benefits including: (i) Medical, (ii) Dental (iii) Vision (iv) Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (v) Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment QUALIFICATIONS: 2 years working as lead production line cook Possess any food handler certificates that may be required by local or state laws Professional communication skills, oral and written Superior customer service skills / guest service focused Excellent time management skills and multitasking ability ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare from daily prep list and responsibilities of cooking and ensure timely execution of each meal Exhibit great organizational skills while providing professional management and direction to the kitchen staff Lead by example and assist in cleaning projects when applicable Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code Learn, follow and enforce company policies, Kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of Sous Chef Comply fully with all Safety Policies and Procedures Assist and share in other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Food Service Director or their representative Communicates and addresses their needs with respect and dignity Commitment to quality service, and food and beverage knowledge Wash dishes, pots, pans, sweep, mop and empty trash when needed ABOUT US: Mountainside, founded in 1998, is a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. Regardless of the position held, each employee plays an important role in caring for clients, giving them a unique and positive experience during their stay. Nestled at the base of a private mountain in the serenity of the Litchfield Hills, Mountainside?s main campus provides an ideal setting for an individual to get the customized, effective care that they need to begin their recovery journey. Mountainside also has outpatient locations in Wilton CT and has administrative offices in Manhattan. Mountainside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company accepts its responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to any classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Job Type: Full-time Required experience: Cook: 2 years
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