Per Diem Assistant Chef REGIONS Staff Secure Program

Community Partners in Action, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Partners in Action, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Assistant Chef for the REGIONS-Staff Secure Residential Treatment Program for Male Youth in Hartford, CT.

The role supports meal preparation, inventory, and adherence to health and dietary guidelines in a specialized setting. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a year of group meal prep experience, knowledge of CT food service regulations, and a CT driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of experience with food ordering and meal preparation in a group setting.
• Understanding of Connecticut food service regulations and DOH requirements.
• Must be a Qualified Food Operator or able to qualify; capable of training staff.
• Ability to provide vocational training to program youth.
• Must possess a valid CT driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays; flexible schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef in planning and preparing approximately 200 healthy meals daily.
• Assist with inventory and food orders as requested.
• Follow dietary guidelines set by licensed dietician.
• Maintain sanitation per agency standards and Health Department rules.
• Monitor Fire Safety Standards as required by law.
• Provide vocational training to youth on food service and safe handling procedures.
• Comply with all program policies and procedures.
• Establish professional boundaries with staff and youth.
• Model pro-social behavior for youth and staff.
• Participate in all required trainings.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Food service know-how

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Multicultural communication

Decision making

Organizational prioritization

Emotional intelligence

Flexibility

Valid CT driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Connecticut food service regulations knowledge

Qualified Food Operator certification or ability to qualify

Job description

JOB TITLE: Per Diem Assistant Chef: REGIONS-Staff Secure Residential Treatment Program for Male Youth

LOCATION: Hartford, CT

SCHEDULE: For all shifts, weekends, and holidays. Must commit to working a minimum of 24 hours a month

SALARY: $24.38 per hour

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.

Join a mission-driven team working to advance equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. We support our employees with comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and a workplace centered on well-being. Eligibility for the benefits below varies by work schedule.

• Retirement: May be eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment dependent on number of hours worked in plan year.
• Paid time off: sick leave earned on hours worked.
• Employee support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Workplace culture: A supportive environment focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

CPA is guided by our Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The REGIONS Staff Secure Program is a residential treatment program for up to 8 male youth. The mission of the program is to provide a home-like environment with a DBT trauma-informed, culturally responsive, gender-specific, linguistically appropriate, strengths-based, and relationship-driven milieu for the youth to help them improve their social, physical and emotional well-being. Our vision is to therapeutically intervene in the cycle of offending to reduce the youth's risk factors and prevent them from transitioning into the adult justice system. Our treatment philosophy is one that is individualized, designed to help the youth develop a positive self-image, learn effective coping skills, experience success, gain confidence, build positive relationships, achieve behavioral changes and re-enter their communities better equipped to succeed.

The youth in this program may have a high violence risk but it is not likely to be chronic and/or had later onset. The youth are not likely to have a history of violence nor be at risk for future violence. They are at a reduced risk to public safety and if they AWOL their behavior is not likely to involve violence or public safety risk. The youth in the REGIONS Staff Secure Program are amenable to treatment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED. At least one year of experience with food ordering and meal preparation in a group setting. Possess a clear understanding of the State of Connecticut's food service regulations and experience in meeting all Department of Health regulations. Must be a certified Qualified Food Operator or able to qualify, and able to instruct all staff in food preparation. Capacity to provide vocational training to program youth. Ability to interact with multi-cultural populations; decision making, communication, interpersonal and organizational/ prioritization skills. Adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness and emotional intelligence. Must share the belief that people can change and individuals in need deserve quality services and an opportunity to succeed. Must have and maintain a valid CT driver's license and reliable transportation. Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Chef in planning and preparing approximately 200 healthy and home-like meals daily.
• As requested, assist with inventory and preparing food orders.
• Follow dietary guidelines as determined by licensed dietician.
• Maintain sanitation in accordance with agency specifications and the Health Department.
• Monitor Fire Safety Standards in accordance with local and state law.
• Provide vocational training to youth on food service and safe food handling procedures.
• Comply with all program policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries with all staff and youth.
• Serve as a role model to youth and staff modeling pro-social behavior.
• Participate in all required training.
• Perform all other duties as required.

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