Assistant Cook
Job Location:
Manchester, CT - USA
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Job Summary
Are 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!
TheState 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.
Are 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.
In 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.
Position Highlights:
- Location: Howell Cheney Technical Highs School in Manchester CT
- Full-time 1st Shift 37.5 hours per week
- Monday Friday 6:00 am 2:00 pm
- NOTE: This is a 10-month position that operates during the school year returning to work after summer break.
What we can offer you:
- View our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthywork-life balance to all employees!
- 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.
Mission and Beliefs:
Through exemplary trade and academic programming CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut.
This class is accountable for performing a full range of basic tasks in the preparation and cooking of food.
- 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 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.
Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge skills and abilities listed above.
- 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
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