Cook - Com Based Food Site/Vending Site

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals' development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Job Purpose

Maintain the grill area, produce daily meals for all customers, and order food and maintain inventory, while acting as a Job Coach in order to prepare individuals served by agency for competitive employment in a kitchen environment.

Competencies: (6)

• Ethics/Integrity: 25%
• Planning & Organizing: 15%
• Organization Skills: 15%
• Product Expertise: 15%
• Customer Service: 15%
• Directing & Controlling: 15%
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible to open The Kennedy Collective building at 7:00 a.m. when needed.
• Maintain site up to state codes keeping work areas free of hazard with materials well organized.
• Responsible for cafeteria data collection.
• In conjunction with the Food Service Manager maintain food stock for all sites.
• Maintain inventory control monthly updating pricing on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for preparing daily specials for both the cafeteria and sites as well as general preparation of soups, salads, desserts, and catered items.
• In conjunction with Food Service Manager, market and implement a catering service.
• Receive direct supervision from the Food Service Manager. Most of the daily operations with individuals must be coordinated without direct supervision.
• Maintain grill area and ensure quality food production daily.
• Utilize kitchen equipment including knives and kitchen appliances such as slicer.
• Order food products needed for cafeteria operations maintaining an efficient and cost-effective inventory.
• Maintain work areas free of hazards with materials well organized.
• Submit monthly inventory on all cafeteria products and hand in reports by the end of the month.
• In conjunction with supervisor develop weekly cafeteria and site menu in a cost-efficient manner.
• Maintain strong service relations with individuals, customers, vendors, and all site-based employees.
• Able to access community sites to deliver prepared foods, deliver catering and restock machines.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Have or be eligible for Serv Safe Certification.
• Three years of experience in food ordering, inventory, retail meal preparation and/or short order cooking.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to possess a State of CT Public Service License.
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• You are required to be in possession of a car on site during your entire shift to transport yourself and/or individuals served to community sites in all weather conditions and throughout all neighborhoods.
• Depending upon assignment, must be able to work in a variety of settings, weather conditions and locations.
• Must maintain PMT, CPR and Serve Safe certification.
• A height of 4' 8" tall is required to safely access burners, hot station, and sinks.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Work in a fast paced, commercial kitchen environment and react to change productively.
• Work independently; utilize good judgment and possess a strong sense of initiative.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Distribute and utilize equipment and work materials, which frequently include packing, lifting, stooping, carrying, pouring, and pushing.
• Provide physical interventions which may include lifting, mobility, first aid, and safety evacuations.
• Have physical endurance to use physical crisis intervention techniques which may include restraining individuals.
• Move weights up to 20 lbs. on a frequent basis and 75 lbs. on an occasional basis and stand 90% of workday.
  
  

The Kennedy Collective Invests In The Success Of All New Employees By Providing An Immersive New Hire Orientation And Training Experience. Here's What You Can Expect If You're Hired

• Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
• Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
• Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days
  
  

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

Tuesday - Friday 8am - 2:15pm

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