Food Service Worker: Milestone- 6723

CHR Career•Putnam, CT

24d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Food Service Worker Position Highlights 4-Day Work Week – Enjoy a great work-life balance with a condensed schedule. Lead Your Own Kitchen – Take ownership of daily operations and create a welcoming, organized environment. Creative Meal Planning – Design and prepare meals of your choice within program guidelines. Supportive Team Environment – Collaborate with a friendly, professional, and encouraging staff. Empower Clients – Help individuals build confidence and independence through hands-on food education, nutrition, and meal preparation skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current valid driver’s license (with good driving record).

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred: a minimum of two years’ experience as a cook; previous experience in meal planning and purchasing for at least 30 people and/or in a congregate care setting
Strongly Preferred: ServSafe® Certification

Responsibilities

Oversees meal planning and food purchases to meet DPH guidelines, with accepted quality standards and budget constraints.
Ensures meals are prepared in a timely and safe manner, meals meet community standards for nutrition expectations.
Ensures that kitchen and dining area meet all safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Provides education to residents regarding food preparation, cooking skills, food purchasing, healthy eating, and nutrition.
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites). Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs. Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend. FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families. Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more! Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.