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Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour)


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 43301 - 54108
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


Do 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!


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Facility: Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH)
  • Division:Dietary Department - Battell Trayline
  • Location: Middletown CT
  • Work Hours: Full-time 37.50 hours per week
  • Work Shift: 1st shift 5:00am - 6:00pm 3-days per week
  • Work Schedule:Various work schedules available; all include 1 weekend workday. 5-day schedules are available upon request.
  • Please note: These positions are eligible for shift and weekend differential.
  • PCN: 25569
  • PCN: 27132
      WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
        DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
        • Engage in a rewarding career;
        • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
        • Thrive in an exciting environment;
        • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
        • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
        THE ROLE:

        Job duties include but are not limited to:

        • Contribute directly to the daily functioning of our kitchen team.
        • Engage in a variety of basic kitchen tasks including preparing soups salads meats vegetables desserts and beverages.
        • Actively assist with the cleaning of equipment dishes pots pans floors and walls.
        • Safely and efficiently use various tools and machinery required for meal production.
        • Assist in a variety of tasks as needed ensuring smooth daily operations within a collaborative team.

                    MORE ABOUT US:
                    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.

                    CVHs 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.

                    Please note:

                    A comprehensive medical examination including a drug screening will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

                    All state employees must adhere to Connecticuts Policy for a Drug Free Workplace.


                    Selection Plan

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                    BEFORE YOU APPLY:

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                    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

                    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.

                    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

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

                    KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY

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

                    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

                    Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge skills and abilities listed above.

                    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

                    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
                    • 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.
                    • Incumbents must be free from communicable diseases.
                    • A physical examination may be required.
                    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.

                    Conclusion

                    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

                    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

                    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.

                    Required Experience:

                    Junior IC


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