Assistant Cook

Office/On-site

Recruitment #240716-2220TC-001

Location

Groton, CT

Date Opened

7/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$21.06* - $26.31/hour (*New State Employees start at the minimum of the salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

7/26/2024 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Are you a cook looking to utilize your culinary skills in order to benefit the youth? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team at the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System – Ella Grasso Technical High School!

The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently recruiting for two (2) full-time Assistant Cook positions at the Ella T. Grasso Technical High School the in Groton, CT.

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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;
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;
Assist with receiving and storage of food;
May assist in the preparation of production records;
Perform related duties as required;

Position Highlights:

Full-time
37.5 Hours per week
10 Month/year position
Monday – Friday
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Mission and Beliefs:

The mission of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is to provide a world-class, unique, and rigorous learning environment for high school students and adult learners that:

Ensures both student academic success and career technical education mastery, as well as promotes enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
Prepares students for post-secondary education, including apprenticeships and immediate productive employment.
Engages regional, state, national and international employers, and industries in a vibrant collaboration to respond to current, emerging and changing global workforce needs and expectations.
Pursues and participates in global partnerships that provide CTECS students with international exposure and experience.

We hope you take this chance to start your career with us and join our team!

Selection Plan

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Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.

Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

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; 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; assists with the receiving and storage of food; may assist in the preparation of production records; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Some knowledge of simple food preparation; some knowledge of liquid and dry weights and measures; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and learn routines; some 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 equipment
Experience following basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Experience using basic computer software systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe and email
Experience using institutional food service equipment
Experience using computerized point-of-sale cashiering systems
Experience with bulk and individual plate cooking techniques
Experience preparing large volume of food in an institutional setting, such as school or corporate cafeteria
Possession or ability to acquire a ServSafe certification or other comparable 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.