Cook

Position Summary:

Collaborates with the Kitchen Manager to create daily specials, menu planning, and works with as part of the team. The cook prepares and serves all three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) for the clients and staff on their scheduled days of work, and during special events. The cook also assists in culinary vocational training of clients. Must be willing and able to come to work on holidays as scheduled and in all types of weather as this role is considered an “essential” function in supporting and feeding our clients.

Schedule is:

Sunday- 7:30am-6:30pm

Monday-Wednesday- 10am-5pm

Thursday- 9am-5pm

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the activities within the kitchen to ensure they conform to proper procedure, notify Kitchen Manager of any issues.
• Prepares daily meals for the clients and special requests for staff.
• Organizes and maintains the kitchen facilities independently so that it meets health standards.
• Oversees delivery and placement of kitchen supplies, including perishable goods.
• Assists in all special events, parties, on or off campus.
• Compiles a list of needed supplies and reports it to the Kitchen Manager, takes part in inventory and ordering.
• Delivers food to residential facilities
• Attends to the daily cleaning of the kitchen facilities & kitchen equipment.
• Must have and maintain safe serve certification / CFPP.
• Provide cooking group lessons with BGV clients. (Possibly other than Milford)
• Assist in weekly inventory.
• Maintains company training as scheduled.
• Previous experience organizing and running an institutional kitchen serving many people is required. Minimum of 2-3 years experience in one location
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be willing and able to come to work on holidays as scheduled and in all types of weather as this role is considered an essential function in supporting and feeding our clients.
• Must be a team player and willing to work with the other cooks to ensure coverage for all holidays, vacations, sick days, etc.
• Must be able to work weekends as needed.
• Must have valid driver’s license

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:

Boys & Girls Village offers an array of services for children and their families. The services range from highly structured sub-acute services on campus to intensive intervention and care in the home and community. The function of the Food Service Department is to provide nutritional and quality meals, as well as to provide culinary vocational skills to clients

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Free annual flu shots
• Wellness workshops

FOR YOUR FUTURE

• a 401K plan with employer contributions
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
• Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for tuition discounts at participating universities
• Training and development opportunities

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff
• Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)
• Serv Safe Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person