Kitchen Cook - JOB ID# 13382

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; South Windsor (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Capitol Region Education Council is seeking a Kitchen Cook for its University of Hartford Magnet School. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in meal preparation and ensure compliance with health regulations. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and quality service, meeting the diverse needs of students.

Benefits

Group Health Insurance Plans

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Comprehensive benefit time package

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of professional cooking experience.
• ServSafe certification required.
• School kitchen experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily breakfast and lunch meal preparation.
• Follow weekly menus provided by the Food Service Manager.
• Maintain databases related to kitchen operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality Management

Dependability

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Lead, the Kitchen Cook at CREC’s University of Hartford Magnet School located in West Hartford. The cook will oversee all aspects of meal preparation during the school program’s days and hours.

Duties/Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily breakfast and lunch meal preparation
• Follow weekly menus provided by the Food Service Manager
• Pay close attention to state Child Nutrition regulations and upholding the standards of SafeServ
• Assist in meal preparation and serving, as needed
• Maintain databases related to kitchen operations, number of meals served
• Manage kitchen waste, food, and supply inventories
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three (3) years of professional cooking experience
• School kitchen experience a plus
• ServSafe certification required
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel to staff meetings as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing (continually, more than 2/3)
• Walking (continually, more than 2/3)
• Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
• Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3)
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 – 2/3)
• Moderate Noise
  
  

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
  
  

Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php

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