Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking two dedicated and experienced individuals for the position of Assistant Cook to join our team at Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH) in the Dietary Department. This is a full-time, 37.50 hours per week position on the 1st shift, with work hours from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm, three days per week. Various work schedules are available, all including one weekend workday. Five-day schedules are available upon request. These positions are eligible for shift and weekend differential. DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs through integrated services and supports. CVH's vision is to promote recovery through compassionate, culturally competent treatment in a safe and caring environment, providing trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment.

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 on a food tray line meal delivery system.
Experience with sanitation practices in a food service environment.
Experience preparing and serving complete meals per day in a food service environment.
Experience with a variety of appliances in a commercial production kitchen.
Experience in a hospital setting.
Possess a Commercial Food Safety Certification, i.e., ServSafe.
Experience with a variety of appliances in a commercial production kitchen.

Responsibilities

Contribute directly to the daily functioning of the kitchen team.
Engage in a variety of basic kitchen tasks, including preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, and beverages.
Actively assist with the cleaning of equipment, dishes, pots, pans, floors, and walls.
Safely and efficiently use various tools and machinery required for meal production.
Assist in a variety of tasks as needed, ensuring smooth daily operations within a collaborative team.
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.