Float Cook (37.5 Hour) - $24 to $32 per HOUR

The State of Connecticut, specifically the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), is seeking to hire a dedicated Float Cook to be based at Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, CT. CTECS is an established educational system that focuses on providing technical education and career learning opportunities to students across the state. Committed to fostering professional growth, work-life balance, and community service, CTECS serves as a vital part of Connecticut's educational and professional landscape. This recruiting effort is for a full-time, 10-month position offering 37.5 hours per week with a shift schedule from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The role centers primarily at Goodwin Technical High School but includes assignments at various school cafeterias within the region. The State of Connecticut supports a vibrant work environment, emphasizing public service and fostering opportunities for career advancement. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development, loan forgiveness programs, and a supportive community-oriented workplace. Joining the State of Connecticut means engaging in rewarding public sector work that positively impacts the lives of many. As a Float Cook, you will be instrumental in preparing and cooking a diverse range of food items while providing flexible support across multiple school cafeteria locations. This role requires proficiency in operating various cooking equipment such as stoves, ovens, steam cookers, mixers, and choppers. Your responsibilities will include cleaning kitchen areas and equipment, ensuring stock rotation, assisting with food and supply orders, inspecting received food for quality, and maintaining production records. The role demands a high level of professionalism, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks independently. The position entails working with volume food production typically found in school cafeterias, demanding an understanding of quantity cooking principles and established health and safety regulations within the food service sector. Equipment familiarity and the ability to perform mathematical calculations to aid menu preparation and record keeping are essential. This full-time role offers a stable schedule, predictable shifts, and a supportive working environment with opportunities for growth. The float nature of the role adds an element of variety, allowing you to engage with different school communities and contribute broadly to CTECS's nutritional programs. With an emphasis on teamwork and public service ethics, the role of Float Cook with the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System offers a meaningful career path for those passionate about food service and community engagement in the education sector.

• Have two years of experience in food preparation on a quantity basis
• Successful completion of an approved cook training course may substitute for one year of experience
• Ability to work full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Availability to work the first shift from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weights
• Good physical stamina and agility
• Free from communicable diseases
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Comply with health and safety standards in food service