Assistant Cook (10 month position)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting an Assistant Cook to work at Vinal Technical High School located in Middletown, CT. This is a 10-month position that operates during the school year, returning to work after summer break. In this role, you will assist with the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, including soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, and other menu items. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment by cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas, as well as operating kitchen machinery and equipment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with receiving and storing food deliveries, supporting meal service and food packaging, maintaining production records, and providing meal preparation support in the absence of the Cook. This position offers valuable experience in large-scale food preparation while contributing to the daily operations of a dynamic educational environment dedicated to student success. CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students and has upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st-century education.

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 in preparation and serving of complete daily meals in a large scale (500 meals per day) institutional or commercial setting.
Experience using institutional food service cooking equipment.
Experience following basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.
Experience using basic computer software systems including email.
ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within a 60 day period upon official hiring date.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods, including soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, and other menu items.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment by cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas.
Operate kitchen machinery and equipment.
Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
Support meal service and food packaging.
Maintain production records.
Provide meal preparation support in the absence of the Cook.