Food Service Worker Milestone- 6723

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JOB TITLE: Food Service Worker

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: 4 days/week Wednesday-Saturday 1st Shift Flexible Hours

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Milestone; Putnam CT

PC#: 1053

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Milestone

Milestone is a 30-day intensive level 3.7 residential treatment center designed to accommodate and treat women with a history of substance abuse trauma and mental health issues. Our program is recovery-oriented gender-responsive and trauma-informed. The overall goal of treatment is to help women find real hope for recovery. Milestone offers individual and group counseling case management and aftercare planning services. This program also provides treatment for co-occurring disorders with substance abuse as their primary diagnosis. Treatment is individualized and targeted around the needs essential to moving forward toward employment housing and family stability. Milestone is part of CHRs Center of Excellence for Women/Women and Children at our Putnam campus. Length of day is less than 30 days and are then referred out to a step-down program to further address their co-occurring disorders.

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.

Duties & 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience: 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

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current valid drivers license (with good driving record). Strongly Preferred: ServSafe Certification

Why Join CHR

ð Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

ð Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off including a special day off for your birthday!

ð Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

ð Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet auto and home insurance!

ð 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.

ð 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.

ðª 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.

ð Employee Involvement:

• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

ð Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

ð And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff regardless of the hours worked with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting supportive and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

COMPENSATION*:

$18.3818/hour minimum and up commensurate upon experience

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off of relevant experience as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!