Cook

Community Solutions, Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical & Dental plans

Vision plan

FSA

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) invites applications for a Cook at its central kitchen in Bloomfield, CT. You will prepare lunch and dinner, assist with breakfast and snacks, and maintain a clean kitchen.

The role includes supervising youth during meal prep as needed, with a starting wage of $20.25 per hour and a Sunday/Monday/Friday/Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, plus Thursday 6:00am-2:00pm. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of cooking experience or a food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year cooking experience or food service certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with established menu cycles.
• Work with program staff in collaboration and partnership.
• Restock supplies within budget and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure proper food storage and safe handling of foods.
• Supervise youth assisting in meal preparation when appropriate.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and use appropriate protective gear.
• Sanitize workspace before and after food-related activities.
• Report food services issues to Program Director or designee.
• Comply with city, state and federal health codes.
• Remain knowledgeable of CSI policies and procedures.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

CSI is in need of a Cook for our central kitchen, located at the Central Kitchen location in Bloomfield, CT. The Central Kitchen prepares and distributes meals to our programs around the state.

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

Position Overview

Cooks prepare food for lunch and dinner meals, as well as setting aside food for breakfast and evening snacks. In addition, a Cook will complete meal clean-ups and maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.

Responsibilities:

• In accordance with established menu cycles, prepare and serve food.
• Work in collaboration and partnership with program staff.
• Order/shop and restock supplies as needed, staying within the established budget.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and orderliness at all times.
• Ensure that all foods are safely stored.
• Supervise youth assisting in meal preparation, when appropriate.
• Maintain personal cleanliness at all times, including clean hands and fingernails, a clean apron and garments, and appropriate use of hairnets or hats. Plastic gloves should be used as required.
• Clean and sanitize workspace before and following all food-related activities.
• Communicate to the Program Director or designee, any relevant information pertaining to food services issues, including any deviations from the approved menu or from established procedures or policy.
• Ensure compliance with all city, state and federal health codes.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations related to food received from the Food Bank or other sources whose use is restricted, and ensure compliance with these regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by CSI's programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Starting Wage: $20.25/hour

Schedule: Sunday/Monday/Friday/Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Thursday 6:00am to 2:00pm

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or GED.
• One year cooking experience, or food service certification.

BENEFITS:

• Two (2) weeks vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.