Work where every moment matters. Every 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. Rushford Center, one of Connecticut’s 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 services. ** Job Summary Prepares 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 Manager. Key Responsibilities 1. Follows standardized recipes while being able to quantity and batch cook, appropriately garnish and decorate according to standards. 2. Handles, 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 contamination. 3. Completes 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 basis. 4. Performs cleaning duties daily, waste disposal, and assists with pots and pans as needed. 5. Attends and participates in departmental meetings/huddles and in-services and provides direct feedback to management to promote continuous quality improvement for self and department. 6. Perform other related duties as required. * HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred * 1 year of cooking of 3 years of directly related food service experience equivalent * 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volume/institutional cooking is preferred * Serv Safe Food Handlers certification is preferred * Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English * Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations * Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census volume * Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reports ** As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Rushford provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of: * Medical and dental benefits * 401(k) plan with employer match * Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays * Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs 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 . Job: * Food Services / Dietary Organization: * Rushford Title: Cook - Behavioral Health Location: Connecticut-Willimantic-289 Windham Rd Willimantic (10534) Requisition ID: 25159765 Other Locations: United States