Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is currently seeking to fill an Assistant Cook position at Harvard Ellis Technical High School located in Killingly (Danielson), CT. This is a ten (10)-month position.
Position Highlights:
- 10 Month per year position
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- First (1st) shift
- Monday - Friday
- 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- This position will be working in a school cafeteria in a high school environment
About Us:
CTECS serves approximately 11,200 full-time high school students. We have upgraded state-of-the-art classrooms and industry-standard equipment in every shop, giving students a well-rounded, 21st century education.
What’s In It For You:
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- To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
- A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
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Discover the opportunity to:
- Engage in a rewarding career
- Assist our employees so they can achieve success
- Make a difference in the public sector
- Work together in a collaborative team environment
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.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from branch to branch but it does not impact your state service credit.
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.
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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 Christopher Lavallee at Christopher.Lavallee@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;
- 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, such as school or corporate cafeteria.
- 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.
- 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.
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.