Cook - Killingly Housing Authority

Healthcare Cook – Nourish Recovery, One Meal at a Time
No Late Nights!

 

Are you passionate about cooking and ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines and patient menus
• Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment
• Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet patients’ nutritional and medical needs
• Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• No late nights – finish your day with time for yourself
• Stable, predictable schedule with weekend shifts
• Work in a mission-driven setting where your meals truly matter
• Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
• Paid training and opportunities to grow in healthcare food service

We’re Looking For:

• Basic cooking knowledge – we’ll train the right person!
• A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation
• A dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills
• Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting
• A passion for nourishing others

Why Join Us? 

• Competitive pay + opportunities for growth 

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and retirement 

• Paid time off  

About Us:

At Whitsons we believe that food is a powerful part of healing. Our cooks are valued team members who provide comfort and care through every meal. Join us and be part of a healthcare mission that starts in the kitchen.

 

Apply today and help serve wellness on a plate – at Whitsons our mission is Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

• High school graduate or
• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary Certifications:
  • ServSafe certification
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Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job
• Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking
• 1 year professional culinary experience required
• Always present a positive and professional

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to:

 

• Sit, walk, talk and hear
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and
• Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and
• Lift and/or move up to 40 Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust