Assistant Cook

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Employee Retirement plan

Medical and dental options

Sick and personal leave

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, CT Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting for an Assistant Cook to join our food services team at J.M. Wright Technical High School in Stamford.

This full-time, first shift position runs from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week. It is a 10-month role during the school year, with ServSafe certification required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of simple food preparation.
• Liquid and dry weights and measures.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn routines.
• Mathematical ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve complete daily meals in a school setting.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Operate kitchen machinery and equipment safely.
• Receive and store food deliveries and assist with production records.
• Help with meal service and packaging; provide support in the absence of the Cook.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Follow instructions

Math basics

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is currently recruiting for an Assistant Cook to join our food services team!

Position Highlights

LOCATION: J.M. Wright Technical High School (Stamford, CT)

SHIFT: Full-time | first shift | 37.5 hours per week

SCHEDULE: 6:00AM – 2:00PM, Monday through Friday

NOTE: This is a 10 month position that operates during the school year, returning to work after summer break.

Benefits and Balance at the State of Connecticut

• State Employee Retirement plan;
• A variety of medical and dental options;
• Sick and personal leave, including 13 paid holidays per year;
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service

Visit the State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more!

In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:

• Providing limitless opportunities;
• Hiring for diverse and fresh perspectives;
• Performing meaningful work and;
• Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here.

Your Role

In this role, you will assist with the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, including soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, and other menu items. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment by cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas, as well as operating kitchen machinery and equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries, supporting meal service and food packaging, maintaining production records, and providing meal preparation support in the absence of the Cook. 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.

In this Position, You Will:

• Prepare and serve complete daily meals
• Follow basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Interact with various populations including students, faculty and administration
• Use basic technology, including email

The person hired in this position will be required to obtain a ServSafe Certification within 60 days of hire.

More details can be found within the 'Example of Duties' and in the class specification.

About Us

CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We have upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st century education.

Career Progression Pathway Within the State of Connecticut

Starting with Assistant Cook, advancing to Cook, then Head Cook with additional opportunities beyond!

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

This class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the preparation and cooking of food.

Examples of Duties

• Performs a variety of basic tasks in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, nourishments, etc.
• Cleans, washes, polishes pots, pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen equipment, floors, walls, etc.
• Operates kitchen machines and equipment
• Assists 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
• Performs related duties as required

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Knowledge of simple food preparation; liquid and dry weights and measures;

Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;

Ability to follow instructions and learn routines; Mathematical ability.

Minimum Qualifications

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Preferred 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

Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

Incumbents must be free from communicable diseases.

A physical examination may be required.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and utensils used in the kitchen and from patients/clients.

Conclusion

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

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.