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Head Cook (37.5 Hour) Valley View Café


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 73827 - 73827
Posted: 24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Introduction


Looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact
Join us and have yourculinary skills truly mean something!


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Work Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
  • Work Shift: First shift 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Location: 12 Joyce Drive Middletown CT
The Valley View Café (operating as Valley View To Go) is a purpose-driven fast-casual restaurant located on the campus of the Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown CT. It serves as a vital community hub that seamlessly blends affordable dining with psychiatric and addiction rehabilitation.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
WHAT YOULL BE DOING:
  • Prepare and cook food for daily service using short-order and caféstyle techniques
  • Lead and oversee kitchen operations to maintain consistency cleanliness and safety
  • Train and guide clients participating in supported vocational activities
  • Coordinate daily and weekly menus including specials
  • Maintain inventory and manage food and supply ordering
  • Operate point-of-sale systems and follow cash and credit handling procedures
  • Assist with maintaining a supportive respectful and efficient work environment
  • Collaborate with clinical and vocational staff as needed to support client skill development
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Connecticut Valley Hospital boasts a rich history first opening its doors over 150 years ago in 1868. As the States public hospital we provide treatment of mental illness and currently comprised of 18 inpatient units over two campuses (Middletown and Hartford). In our operational framework recovery is defined as a process of restoring or developing a positive and meaningful sense of identity apart from ones condition and then rebuilding ones life in the fullest sense. Recovery is an individualized patient-centered approach. Achieving and maintaining an optimal state of health and wellness is integrated in our recovery approach. Individuals acquire and practice life skills that will assist them in their recovery process.

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      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
      This class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for food service employees engaged in the preparation and cooking of food.
      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
      • Plans kitchen workflow and determines priorities;
      • Schedules assigns oversees and reviews work;
      • Establishes and maintains kitchen procedures;
      • Provides staff training and assistance;
      • Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;
      • Acts as liaison with operating units agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
      • Inspects and requisitions food and supplies;
      • Supervises the cleaning of kitchen and other food service areas and of equipment;
      • May make recommendations on policies or standards;
      • May prepare reports and correspondence;
      • May plan menus and be responsible for serving of meals;
      • Performs the full range of duties as outlined in the Cook specification;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Considerable knowledge of
        • and ability to apply cooking principles and techniques on a quantity basis;
        • institutional cooking methods;
      • Knowledge of health and safety requirements in food service;
      • Skills
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Ability to
        • prepare menus and keep records;
        • utilize computer software;
      • Supervisory ability.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      Three (3) years of experience in the preparation and cooking of food.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
      One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the preparation of food on a quantity basis.

      NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpretedat the level of a Cook.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience performing short-order or fast-paced cooking in a café diner or similar food service environment.
      • Experience with menu planning including daily specials.
      • Experience with credit and cash handling procedures and point-of-sale systems.
      • Experience with food and supply ordering and maintaining inventory.
      • Experience in roles requiring clear communication and consistent interaction with diverse groups including staff clients and the public.
      • Experience leading or supervising staff trainees or volunteers in a food service environment.
      • Possess certificationin food safety or sanitation (e.g. ServSafe Food Handler or Manager).
      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.

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