Cooking Assistant Jobs in Willimantic, CT (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you a cook looking to utilize your culinary skills to benefit the youth? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System - Howell Cheney Technical High School!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTheState of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for one (1) full-time Assistant Cook position at the Howell Cheney Technical High School in Manchester, CT.\r\nAre you an experienced food service professional who enjoys preparing quality meals and contributing to a positive dining experience? The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is seeking a dedicated Assistant Cook to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in food preparation and kitchen operations who are looking to build a rewarding career in public service.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIn 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPosition Highlights:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Location: Howell Cheney Technical Highs School in Manchester, CT\r\n Full-time | 1st Shift | 37.5 hours per week\r\n Monday - Friday | 6:00 am - 2:00 pm\r\n NOTE: This is a 10-month position that operates during the school year, returning to work after summer break.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhat we can offer you:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.\r\n A healthywork-life balance to all employees!\r\n The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMission and Beliefs:\r\nThrough exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

This class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the preparation and cooking of food.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Performs a variety of basic tasks in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, nourishments, etc.;\r\n Cleans, washes, polishes pots, pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen equipment, floors, walls, etc.;\r\n Operates kitchen machines and equipment;\r\n Assists with the receiving and storage of food;\r\n May participate in serving food and packing food for delivery;\r\n May receive training in the preparation of food on a large scale;\r\n May prepare food in the absence of the cook;\r\n May assist in the preparation of production records;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n simple food preparation;\r\n liquid and dry weights and measures;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to follow instructions and learn routines;\r\n Mathematical ability.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.\r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.\r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents must be free from communicable diseases.\r\n \r\n \r\n A physical examination may be required.\r\n \r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights; may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment and utensils used in the kitchen and from patients/clients.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n