Assistant Cook (Office/On-site) - #250429-2220TC-001

Introduction

Join Our Team as an Assistant Cook at State of Connecticut , Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ( CTECS ) ! We are currently recruiting for (2) full-time Assistant Cook positions to join our team at Windham Technical High School , in Windham, CT .

Looking for a job that offers work-life balance and exceptional benefits? Look no further! As an Assistant Cook with CT Education and Career System, you'll enjoy:

• Great Daytime Hours: Monday through Friday, giving you evenings, weekends, holidays, and school breaks off to spend time with family and friends.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Tuition Reimbursement: Take advantage of opportunities for professional development and continued educationhelping you grow your skills and career without the financial burden.
• Promotional Advancement: We're committed to promoting from within and offering opportunities via a career ladder to advance in your career while working in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team of dedicated, professional individuals who share a passion for providing quality food services to Connecticuts students.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
• To work at a Forbes -recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers.
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public S ervice Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

In your role as an Assistant Cook, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform a variety of basic tasks in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, beverages, nourishments, etc
• Clean, wash, polish pots, pan, dishes, silverware, kitchen equipment, floors, walls, etc
• Operate kitchen machines and equipment in the preparation of food on a large scale
• Assist with receiving and storage of food
• Perform related duties as required

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• 10 months per year
• Monday Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm

Mission Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. For over 100 years, the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ( CTECS ) has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut; preparing students to meet the skilled workforce needs of employers. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center, and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students across 31 in-demand CTE programs, providing hands-on training in state-of-the-art classrooms designed to mirror real-world workplaces. Students follow a unique schedule alternating between career and technical education and traditional academics, ensuring they graduate with the knowledge and skills needed for success. Graduates earn a Connecticut high school diploma, CTE certificate in their field of study, and multiple stackable credentials giving them the competitive edge. These credentials include but are not limited to state occupational licensure, national technical skill competency certifications, and industry-recognized credentialing. Many students secure job placements before graduation, while others continue their education at colleges, universities, or registered apprenticeships.
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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• 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.
• 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.
• Resume Policy: Per Public 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.
• 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.
• 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 emailing ... .
• 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.

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AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaires 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).
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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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 in preparation and serving of complete daily meals in a large scale (500 meals per day) institutional or commercial setting
• Experience using institutional food service cooking equipment
• Experience following basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures;
• Experience using basic computer software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and email
• Required to have ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within a 60-day period upon official hiring date

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.