Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour) Office/On-site #260630-2220TC-001

About the role

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced individuals for the position of Assistant Cook to join our team.

Position Highlights:

• Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
• Division: Dietary Department - Battell Trayline
• Location: Middletown, CT
• Work Hours: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week
• Work Shift: 1st shift, 5:00am - 6:00pm, 3-days per week
• Work Schedule: Various work schedules available; all include 1 weekend workday. 5-day schedules are available upon request.
• Please note: These positions are eligible for shift and weekend differential.
• PCN: 25569
• PCN: 27132

Responsibilities

• Contribute directly to the daily functioning of our kitchen team.
• Engage in a variety of basic kitchen tasks, including preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, and beverages.
• Clean, wash, polish pots, pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen equipment, floors, walls, etc.
• Operate kitchen machines and equipment.
• Absorb and assist with the receiving and storage of food.
• May participate in serving food and packing food for delivery.
• May receive training in the preparation of food on a large scale.
• May prepare food in the absence of the cook.
• May assist in the preparation of production records.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple food preparation;
• Liquid and dry weights and measures;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Follow instructions and learn routines;
• Maintain physical fitness.

• Experience on a food tray line meal delivery system;
• Experience with sanitation practices in a food service environment;
• Experience preparing and serving complete meals per day in a food service environment;
• Experience with a variety of appliances in a commercial production kitchen;
• Experience in a hospital setting;
• Possess a Commercial Food Safety Certification, i.e., ServSafe.

Skills

• Mathematical ability.

Benefits

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

Pay

$43,301 - $54,108/year (*New State employees start at minimum)

Schedule

Full-time, 37.50 hours per week

1st shift, 5:00am - 6:00pm, 3-days per week

Variety of work schedules available; all include 1 weekend workday. 5-day schedules are available upon request.

Please note: These positions are eligible for shift and weekend differential.

Requirements

• Meet Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the âApplyâ or âApply Onlineâ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

Additional Resources

• For assistance in applying: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
• Before you apply: Meet Minimum Qualifications, ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the âApplyâ or âApply Onlineâ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

Questions?

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.