Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Rocky Hill, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a stable kitchen role where your work makes a real difference? Join our team and help provide essential meals and care to Connecticut Veterans. The State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is seeking an Assistant Cook to help run our kitchen operations. In this role, you will focus on simple food preparation and keeping the patient tray line moving efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for steady, predictable hours in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Knowledge of simple food preparation
Knowledge of liquid and dry weights and measures
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to follow instructions and learn routines
Mathematical ability

Nice To Haves

Experience providing customer service.
Experience working in a high-volume (600 meals per day) institutional setting.
Experience following food safety standards and Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
Experience using kitchen equipment including but not limited to, knives, peelers, mixers, blenders, and dish machines.
Experience preparing and serving complete daily meals.

Responsibilities

Participate in the tray line service, ensuring timely and accurate meal assembly for patients and residents with varying dietary requirements
Contribute to a welcoming dining experience by preparing and plating meals for Veterans in the dining hall and assisting with meal delivery to the healthcare center
Assist in ensuring hot and cold foods are stored and served at appropriate temperatures
Work side-by-side with your team to support all aspects of food service and ensure a smooth and efficient food service
Adhere to all kitchen protocols, including food safety, sanitation, and dietary compliance
Perform related duties as required
Performs a variety of basic tasks in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, nourishments, etc.
Cleans, washes, polishes pots, pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen equipment, floors, walls, etc.
Operates kitchen machines and equipment
Assists with the receiving and storage of food
May participate in serving food and packing food for delivery
May receive training in the preparation of food on a large scale
May prepare food in the absence of the cook
May assist in the preparation of production records