State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour) (184 Days) (2220TK)

$14.85-$18.55 Hourly / $1,113.26-$1,391.08 BiWeekly /
$29,056.00-$36,307.00 Yearly

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Initially works under the close supervision of a Head Cook or other employee of higher grade; works more independently with acquired experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level staff and patient/client workers as assigned.

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.

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.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(13)-Food Processing/Service

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(7)-Skilled Craft Workers

SALARY INFORMATION

TK 09

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Assistant Cook (37.5 Hour) (184 Days) in Salary Group TK 09 approved effective May 05, 2022. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section. Reviewed in accordance with CGS 5-200a) Final No. 24-181

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/11/2024

CLASS: 2220TK; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 9/13/2024;