Gilead - Cook

Gilead-Community-Services-; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Gilead is seeking a reliable Cook to join our Adult Residential Substance Use Treatment Program in the New Britain area. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring an adequate inventory of food and kitchen supplies, assisting with meal planning and food production, and maintaining the kitchen and food preparation areas in accordance with all sanitation and safety standards.

This position is a 32 hours per week position with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3 years cooking experience.
• ServSafe certificate preferred.
• Proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals according to recipe instructions.
• Setting the steam table and ensuring proper serving of food.
• Ensuring the availability of supplies for planned menu.
• Maintaining the workspace in compliance with established sanitation standards.
• Maintaining daily production records.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives.Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

About the position

Gilead is seeking a reliable and experienced Cook to join our Adult Residential Substance Use Treatment Program in the New Britain area. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals for residents, ensuring an adequate inventory of food and kitchen supplies, assisting with meal planning and food production, and maintaining the kitchen and food preparation areas in accordance with all sanitation and safety standards.

This position is a 32 hours per week position with some flexibility. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and committed to creating a positive dining experience for residents while supporting a clean and efficient kitchen environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 3 years cooking experience
• ServSafe certificate preferred
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals according to recipe instructions
• Setting the steam table and ensuring proper serving of food
• Ensuring the availability of supplies for planned menu
• Maintaining the workspace in compliance with established sanitation standards
• Maintaining daily production records

The pay range for this role is $16.98 - $20.75 per hour based on years of related experience and demonstrated qualifications.

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail] . We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.