Introduction
The
State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (
DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.
Whiting Forensic Hospital specializes in providing inpatient services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The hospital consists of 91 maximum security beds and 138 enhanced security beds. Services are provided to individuals who are admitted under the following categories: Psychiatric Security Review Board commitment, Criminal court order for restoration of competency to stand trial, Civil commitment (voluntary or involuntary) and Transfer from the Department of Correction (during period of incarceration or at end of sentence). Discharge options are dependent on legal status and the purpose of admission.
Are you looking to make positive impact on others from within the kitchen? If you are, we have an opportunity for you! We seek qualified individuals for two Assistant Cook positions (PCN: 24451 & 25335). These are full-time, 37.5 hours weekly and are located at 1000 Silver Street in Middletown, CT. These are Hazardous Duty Positions.
The schedule for these positions are as follows:
- PCN: 24393 -Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- PCN: 27448 - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Discover the opportunity to:
- Work with highly skilled and experienced Cooks;
- Utilize your skills and experience in the preparation of food to the clients we serve;
- Positively influence our client population through your interactions.
*The entry level compensation rate for this position shall be ten percent (10%) below the minimum compensation listed on this bulletin for an employee in his/her initial working test period. Upon completion of the initial working test period, the employee shall advance to the minimum (Step 1) of the salary schedule and be paid accordingly.
Selection Plan
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications
to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class.
All state employees shall
follow Executive Order
13G (as amended by Executive Order
14C).
This posting may require completion of additional referral
questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you
after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status
Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must
be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email
and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM
and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places
auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Applicant Correspondence - Although applicants will receive
correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to
their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all
emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual
language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening -
will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the
submitted application.
Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may
be required to submit additional documentation which support their
qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter,
resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records,
supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring
agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply
for this position.
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by
the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Effective October 1, 2021 and in order to comply with Public Act
21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the
initial application process.
You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your
application for this posting to the JobAps system.
Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please
contact Andrew Pebley at
Andrew.Pebley@ct.gov or
(860) 785-6185.
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
The Preferred Candidate will have:
- A SafeServe Certification;
- Experience and/or training preparing, packing, and serving food in a hospital setting;
- Experience in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts and beverages;
- Experience serving approximately 300+ meals per mealtime in a hospital setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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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.
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Incumbents must be free from communicable diseases.
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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.
