Assistant Cook (10 Month Position) #260724-2220TC-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting for an Assistant Cook position at the E.C. Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, CT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, including soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, and other menu items.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas, as well as operate kitchen machinery and equipment.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries, support meal service and food packaging, maintain production records, and provide meal preparation support in the absence of the Cook.

Requirements

This position offers valuable experience in large-scale food preparation while contributing to the daily operations of a dynamic educational environment dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparation and serving of complete daily meals in a large scale (500 meals per day) institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience using institutional food service cooking equipment.
• Experience following basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
• Experience using basic computer software systems including email.
• ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within a 60 day period upon official hiring date.

Skills

Knowledge of simple food preparation; liquid and dry weights and measures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and learn routines; mathematical ability.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities; a healthy work/life balance to all employees; the State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

Pay

Salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Schedule

Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday | 6:00 am – 2:00 pm *NOTE: This is a 10-month position that operates during the school year, returning to work after summer break.