Dining Hall Cook

CJR; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CJR is seeking a Full-Time Cook for its Litchfield location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for meal preparation and service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role involves working collaboratively with kitchen staff to deliver quality meals to the community and offers opportunities for professional growth while fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free daily nutritious meals

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option

Generous Paid Vacation Package

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in food service is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for engagement with clients and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for staff, students, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous food service/relevant experience

Job description

Full-Time Cook
Litchfield, CT06759
40 hours per week - $21.00 per hour


About This Job:
The Full-Time Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of nutritious lunch and dinner meals for campus staff, students, and visitors. The incumbent must ensure that all kitchen operations comply with applicable health, safety, and hygiene standards. Working collaboratively with other kitchen staff, the Cook will oversee the preparation, serving, and cleanup of meals, with full responsibility for providing quality dinner service to residential clients and staff.

• Prepare and serve lunch, salad bar, and dinner meals
• Cook and present meals for residential clients and staff
• Prepare meals for school students and staff as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and facilities
• Accept and process incoming deliveries
• Assist with catering, special functions, and organizational events
• Ensure ethical behavior and uphold organizational standards and values
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to exceed expectations within program parameters
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, demonstrating professionalism and integrity
• Foster teamwork by collaborating with colleagues to set goals, solve problems, and improve overall program effectiveness
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent - Required
• Previous food service/ relevant experience - Required
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with youth, clients, and coworkers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Shift and Rate of Pay:

• Full-time 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
• $21.00 per hour

Benefits:
At CJR, we pride ourselves on creating a compassionate, culturally responsive work environment and offering a comprehensive benefits package that encourages and supports a healthy work/life balance. Joining our team, full-time employees will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free daily nutritious meals
• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

About CJR:
A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs.At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.