Resident Care Cook and Attendant

UCFS strives to use person-centered care to improve the health and well-being of everyone in our community. Share in our vision of being Eastern CT’s best choice for patient-centered healthcare!

We are currently seeking a Resident Care Cook and Attendant who will attend to the dietary needs of residents by preparing and serving meals to our residents.

Expected Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Shifts Rotate Every Other Week (Morning - 6:00am - 2:00pm & Evening - 1:00pm - 9:00pm)

Every Other Weekend is Also Required

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of meals with special attention to special diet needs
• Prepare, set, and clean dining room at each meal serving and serve meals to residents
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist with inventory management and restocking of supplies
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Demonstrate quality customer service while interacting with residents including respectful communication

Why UCFS?

Our team is passionate about the services we provide and is committed to making a difference for our clients and community. At UCFS, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the complex needs of those we serve. We work collaboratively across programs at our agency to remove barriers and streamline access to services including behavioral health services, primary care, dental, case management and more. If you are passionate about serving others and have a desire to make a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position!

Minimum Education and Experience

• No education requirements
• 1 year of experience supporting, working with, or caring for seniors
• 1 year of experience in food service industry preferred
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines preferred

Minimum Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
• English language is required

UCFS Healthcare Offers a Competitive Benefits & Perks Package to Our Hardworking Team Which Can Include:

• Financial - Yearly Performance Merit Increases; Gain Share Program; Local & Online Discounts
• Income Security - 401(k) Plan + 6% Employer Contributions; Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Health & Wellness - Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Wellness Programs; Decompression Spaces
• Time Off - Generous Paid Time Off Starting at 3 Weeks Vacation, 4 Floating Holidays, 10 Sick Days, 8 Federal Holidays
• Growth - Employee-Led Committees; NHSC Loan Repayment Opportunities; PSLF Eligibility; Career Path Ladders; Employer Paid Learning & Development Programs
• Fun - Appreciation, Education, and Team-Building Events

UCFS is strongly committed to a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting an enriching work culture, UCFS will continue to better serve our communities and provide quality patient, client, and resident care and services. UCFS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, and genetic information or disability, as defined and required by applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, UCFS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because they have engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.