Assistant Chef - Per Diem

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

9d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking an Assistant Chef for the REGIONS Staff Secure Residential Treatment Program for Male Youth in Hartford, CT. CPA, founded nearly 150 years ago, is dedicated to criminal justice reform and advocating for the dignity of individuals. The REGIONS program provides a home-like, trauma-informed environment for up to 8 male youth, aiming to improve their social, physical, and emotional well-being. The program's vision is to therapeutically intervene in the cycle of offending to reduce risk factors and prevent youth from entering the adult justice system. The treatment philosophy is individualized, focusing on developing positive self-image, coping skills, confidence, and successful community re-entry. Youth in this program may have a high violence risk, but it is not likely to be chronic or of later onset. They are amenable to treatment and at a reduced risk to public safety.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Candidates 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.
As necessary, utilize approved verbal and/or physical de-escalation techniques to eliminate youth’s harm to self, harm to others, significant property/program destruction and escape, maintaining communication with necessary parties.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support and belonging, working to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
Participate in all required training, including Safe Crisis Management.
Perform all other duties as required.