Head Cook (37.5 Hour)

Bridgeport, CT, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $28.00 - $36.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job Description

The State of Connecticut, through its Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is seeking dedicated and experienced professionals to fill full-time Head Cook positions at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT, and the anticipated opening at Eli Whitney Technical High School in Hamden, CT. CTECS is a public education system that prepares students for technical careers through comprehensive trade and academic programs, serving a vital role in the state’s educational landscape. The positions are designed for current employees within the system who have accumulated at least three years of experience in cooking and food preparation, emphasizing the institution’s... Show More

Job Requirements

Three years of experience in the preparation and cooking of food
One year of the general experience must have been in the preparation of food on a quantity basis
Current Connecticut Technical Education and Career System employee preferred
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting moderate to heavy weights
Must be free from communicable diseases
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Willingness to work in a high school cafeteria environment
Must meet minimum qualifications by the job closing date
ServSafe Certification required or obtained within 60 days of hiring

Job Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply cooking principles and techniques on a quantity basis
Knowledge of institutional cooking methods
Knowledge of health and safety requirements in food service
Strong interpersonal skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare menus and keep records
Ability to utilize computer software
Demonstrated supervisory ability
Experience in preparation and serving of complete daily meals in a large scale institutional or commercial setting
Experience using institutional food service cooking equipment
Experience following basic food safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
Experience using basic computer software systems including email
ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days upon hiring

Job Duties

Plan kitchen workflow and determine priorities
Schedule, assign, oversee and review work
Establish and maintain kitchen procedures
Provide staff training and assistance
Conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations
Act as liaison with operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
Inspect and requisition food and supplies
Supervise the cleaning of kitchen and other food service areas and of equipment
May make recommendations on policies or standards
May prepare reports and correspondence
May plan menus and be responsible for serving of meals
Performs the full range of duties as outlined in the Cook specification
Performs related duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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