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.
The
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS), with three locations throughout Fairfield County, promotes and administers comprehensive recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment. These services include inpatient treatment programs and outpatient clinical services, as well as a wide range of additional supportive treatment services.
Are you looking to utilize your culinary skills to better the lives of others? If so, we encourage you to apply, today. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of a full-time Cook (PCN: 102664). This position is 1st shift, thirty seven and half (37.50) hours per week working 9:30am - 5:30pm with rotating weekends. We are located at 1635 Central Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610.
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.
We participate in a competitive
benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan, as well as, paid time off! We offer outstanding
work/life balance and limitless opportunity!
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 independently performing a full range of tasks involved in preparing and cooking food.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Prepares and cooks a wide variety of foods including special diets; operates various types of cooking equipment such as stoves, ovens, steam cookers, mixing machines, choppers, etc.; cleans kitchen areas and equipment; rotates stock on a regular basis; assists with the ordering of food and supplies; inspects food received; may serve food or assist in serving; may prepare production records; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of and ability to apply cooking principles and techniques on a quantity basis; knowledge of liquid and dry weights and measures; some knowledge of health and safety requirements in food service; some interpersonal skills; some oral and written communication skills; some ability to utilize computer software; some ability in menu preparation and record keeping; some mathematical ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the preparation of food on a quantity basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Successful completion of a cook training course under the auspices of State or Federal Apprentice Training Bureaus may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Experience receiving and storing food in an inpatient or outpatient institution.
- Safe Serve Certification.
- Experience and/or training preparing, packing and serving food for an inpatient or outpatient population.
- Experience in preparing soups, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts and beverages.
- Experience serving approximately 65 - 100 meals per mealtime in an inpatient or outpatient institution.
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 individuals.
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.
