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Poultry Science Association

Short Order Cook - Temp

Poultry Science Association, Southbury, Connecticut, us, 06488

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Department:

Culinary Services / Food & Beverage Schedule:

FT hours Weekdays & Every Other Weekend | 8–12 Week Assignment Job ID:

NE JOB448

Location:

Pomperaug Woods – Where Every Meal Tells a Story

At

Pomperaug Woods , we don’t just serve meals—we serve moments. Join a team where your culinary skills help create comfort, connection, and community for the wisest people on earth. This is more than a job—it’s a front-row seat to extraordinary lives.

We’re looking for a

hospitality-focused Short Order Cook

to bring flavor, flair, and friendliness to our kitchen. If you love working in a fast-paced, people-first environment, we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities

Prep ingredients and assist with entrée production

Cook up pantry items, soups, sauces, poultry, fish, and breakfast favorites

Prepare made-to-order meals in our café, including sandwiches, salads, and grill items

Provide friendly, efficient service to residents and guests in a casual dining setting

Maintain food quality, presentation, and portion control standards

Help create basic desserts and support daily meal service

Keep our kitchen and café sparkling clean and safe

Qualifications

High school diploma

Culinary school enrollment

or

6+ months of prep cook experience

Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic nutrition, and food safety

Ability to follow recipes, measure accurately, and communicate clearly in English

Food handling certification (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

Culture of Hospitality

We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

We treat everyone with courteous respect.

We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

We embrace and value our differences

We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

We pay attention to details.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement, please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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