Cook - Waterbury

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS INC • Waterbury, CT

1d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is seeking a Cook for its Chase Center location in Waterbury, Connecticut. The kitchen prepares and distributes meals for the program. The Cook prepares and serves lunch and dinner, sets aside food for breakfast and evening snacks, completes meal cleanups, and maintains a hygienic kitchen environment. This is a full-time, entry-level position with a schedule of Saturday through Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The starting wage is $21.45 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of cooking experience or food-service certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with established menu cycles.
• Work in collaboration and partnership with program staff.
• Order or shop for supplies and restock as needed while staying within the established budget.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and orderliness at all times.
• Ensure all foods are safely stored.
• Supervise youth assisting in meal preparation when appropriate.
• Maintain personal cleanliness, including clean hands and fingernails, clean aprons and garments, and appropriate use of hairnets or hats; use plastic gloves as required.
• Clean and sanitize the workspace before and after food-related activities.
• Communicate relevant food-service information to the Program Director or designee, including deviations from approved menus, procedures, or policies.
• Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal health codes.
• Maintain knowledge of regulations governing food received from the Food Bank or other sources whose use is restricted, and ensure compliance.
• Maintain working knowledge of and abide by CSI programs, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Two weeks of vacation accrued within the first year, increasing to three weeks of accrual after one year of service.
• Sick time accrued at seven days.
• Four floating holidays per year.
• Medical and dental plans.
• Voluntary vision, flexible spending account, short-term disability, accident, hospital, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment plan options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of the employee's contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Ongoing training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED