Kitchen Service Specialist(COOK) - Howe Street Kitchen (New Haven)

The Connection • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Howe Street Kitchen Service Manager, the Cook (Kitchen Service Specialist) will work together in a collaborative fashion, to prepare and cook appetizing and nutritious meals for the clients. This is a low stress kitchen position with cycle menu and batch cooking that will include various tasks such as some driving of food deliveries, prep of bag lunches and general cleaning. The Cook (Kitchen Service Specialist) will also assist with vocational training of clients who are interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. Working within Adult Services, the Cook (Kitchen Service Specialist) within the Sierra Work Release program works with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED equivalent
• 1-3 years related experience
• Valid Driver’s License
• Regular and predictable attendance is required for this position

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certified preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook appetizing and nutritious meals for the clients
• Drive food deliveries
• Prep bag lunches
• Perform general cleaning
• Assist with vocational training of clients who are interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry
• Work with Community Justice program staff to help to rehabilitate, educate, and successfully guide clients from incarceration back into the community

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits are offered along with other additional voluntary coverages with full time employment
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Company paid short and long term disability and life insurance with full time employment
• Paid time off (vacation, personal and sick) with full time employment
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees