Top 122 Prep cooks Jobs in Hamden, Ct

Cook II Full-tTime
Evergreen Woods —North Branford, CT
- $21.02 an hour
- English
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Line Cook | Upscale Dining | Full-Time Benefits
Covenant Living of Cromwell —Cromwell, CT
- $17.52 - $23.06 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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7d
Prep Person
Bubbakoo's Burrito —North Haven, CT
- Up to $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Fast casual restaurant
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Prep Cook-New Haven
Barcelona Wine Bar —New Haven, CT
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- English
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Part Time Patient Line Cook
Yale New Haven Health —Milford, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
14d
Lead Production Cook
Honeyplate —West Haven, CT
- $23 - $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
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Kitchen Prep Specialist
Mattei's Deli & Catering LLC —Derby, CT
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Entry level
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Prep Cook - E. Haven Chili's
Chili's —East Haven, CT
- $16.94 - $20.75 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook-New Haven
Barcelona Wine Bar —New Haven, CT
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
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Cook Helper/Culinary Worker
Bizzell Group —New Haven, CT
- $18 an hour
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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13d
Cook
7th Street Burger - New Haven —New Haven, CT
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook
Seven Seas Restaurant —Milford, CT
- From $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 5 years
- Fast casual restaurant
- Cooking
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Cook/Pizza Marker
Giovannis restaurant —Northford, CT
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- In-person
- Restaurant experience
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21h
Line Cook
Bar Bouchee —Madison, CT
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Paid time off
- On-the-job training
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Griddle/Kitchen Cook
Hidden Kitchen —North Branford, CT
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- 1 year
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Cook - Part time/Day/Evening
Yale New Haven Health —Bridgeport, CT
- 8 hour shift
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
13d
Cafe Cook
Bruno's Café —Southbury, CT
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Food service experience
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Food Preparer
Stop and Shop Supermarket —Wallingford, CT
- From $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Chicken Production Team Member (Back of House)
Haven Hot Chicken —New Haven, CT
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Organizational skills
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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6d
Prep Cook
Ugly Dumpling —Hamden, CT
- $16.94 - $18.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Assembly
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Cook II Full-tTime

Evergreen Woods -
North Branford, CT

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Job Details

$21.02 an hour

Qualifications

Industrial food slicers
Kitchen knives
English
Computer skills
Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description

At Evergreen Woods, we believe hospitality should be rewarding, not exhausting.

If you love creating exceptional dining experiences but are ready to leave behind the late nights, stressful restaurant grind, and unpredictable schedules, senior living may be the career change you’ve been looking for.

At Evergreen Woods, you’ll still use your culinary talent and passion for service, but in a meaningful environment where relationships matter, your work is appreciated, and you can enjoy a better quality of life.

We’re not just a luxury senior living community; we’re a team recognized as a Great Place to Work, guided by our philosophy: “People First, Always.”

Why Hospitality Professionals Love Working Here:
- Consistent Schedule & Quality of Life
  Be home by ~8 PM. No midnight closes. No bar rushes. More balance for you and your family.
- Meaningful Connections
  Our residents know your name, appreciate your work, and become part of your daily purpose.
- Scratch Kitchen Culture
  We take pride in preparing high-quality meals from scratch with care, creativity, and consistency.
- Positive Team Environment
  Join a collaborative team where respect, teamwork, and professionalism matter.
- Career Stability & Growth
  Enjoy the stability of senior living while continuing to grow your culinary career in hospitality.

Now Hiring: Cook II

The ideal candidate will have restaurant experience and a passion for preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions. Senior living experience is a plus — but hospitality and heart matter most.

Apply today and discover how rewarding hospitality can be when you’re serving people, not just tables.

Interviews offered daily!

We look forward to meeting you soon.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today!

Position Summary:

This is considered a line cook position, this position demands a higher skill set, heightened sense of time management, and organizational skills. This person is responsible for the bulk of food production including but not limited to soups, stocks, sauces, main dishes, starches, and vegetables. A Cook II should be familiar and able to execute the 7 methods of cooking, they should have reviewed their station, review any lists including but not limited to opening, closing and prep list. They know what is expected form them each day while on that station, they should know how to read and follow a recipe, they should be able to execute basic soups, stocks, and sauces, They should have acquired the skills on each of the cooking stations listed in the Pathway, and they should have a Chef sign off on their refined knife cuts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members, ensuring
compliance with Senior Living Communities’/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation and portion
control are met.
Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure
compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
Follow all safety protocols and consistently practice a culture of safety.
Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship with all community departments
and Home Office support team to ensure residents remain happy and living the Weller Life.
Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
Other duties as assigned and directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Capable of standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area.
Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.
Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to
assure that position requirements can be fully.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment,
including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the
stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of
transmission.
May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.
Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service. Performance of job
tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold.
TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years’ experience in a similar position desired.
Culinary training a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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