Weekend 5 Hour Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDo you want to utilize your skills and make a difference? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is currently seeking two dedicated and experienced individuals for the position of Assistant Cookto join our team.\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS:\r\n\r\n\r\n Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)\r\n Division:Dietary Department - Battell Trayline\r\n Location: Middletown, CT\r\n Work Hours: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week\r\n Work Shift: 1st shift, 5:00am - 6:00pm, 3-days per week\r\n Work Schedule:Various work schedules available; all include 1 weekend workday. 5-day schedules are available upon request.\r\n Please note: These positions are eligible for shift and weekend differential.\r\n PCN: 25569\r\n PCN: 27132\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n \r\n \r\n DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:\r\n \r\n \r\n Engage in a rewarding career;\r\n Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;\r\n Thrive in an exciting environment;\r\n Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;\r\n Work together in a collaborative team environment.\r\n \r\n \r\n THE ROLE:\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Job duties include but are not limited to:\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Contribute directly to the daily\r\n functioning of our kitchen team.\r\n Engage in a variety of basic\r\n kitchen tasks, including preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts,\r\n and beverages.\r\n Actively assist with the\r\n cleaning of equipment, dishes, pots, pans, floors, and walls.\r\n Safely and efficiently use\r\n various tools and machinery required for meal production.\r\n Assist in a variety of tasks as\r\n needed, ensuring smooth daily operations within a collaborative team.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n MORE ABOUT US:\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.\r\n \r\n \r\n CVH's vision and mission is to promote recovery through collaborative, compassionate, and culturally competent treatment in a safe, healthy, and caring environment. We provide trauma informed gender responsive treatment that empowers individuals to manage recovery, improve quality of life and return to the community.\r\n \r\n \r\n Please note:\r\n A comprehensive medical examination, including a drug screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.\r\n All state employees must adhere to Connecticut's Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out ourApplicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit ourApplicant Toolkitfor additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications:Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. \r\n Educational Credits:List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.\r\n Resume Policy:PerPublic Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.\r\n Preferred Shift/Location:Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.\r\n Timely Submission:All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailingDAS.SHRM@ct.gov.\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: Theonly wayto apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check yourPersonal Status Boardregularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n Referral Questions:This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). \r\n\r\n\r\n Prepare For An Interview:Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpfulInterview Preparation Guideto make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available atwww.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out toJulie Barker at Julie.Barker@ct.gov.\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\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