Cook - Full Time

Make a Real Impact in Your Community!

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles and reclaim their lives? At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed. For over 60 years, we've been a pioneer in community-based services, transforming lives through innovative programs for individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.

Why Work with Us?

• Life-Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma-Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You'll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Program Director, program staff, and external stakeholders in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team on a full-time basis at our youth residential program located in Plainville, CT. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals for our clients in a safe and timely manner. You will work closely with our team to ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standards and meet the dietary requirements of our clients. Your attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be essential to your success in this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization in the Social Service industry.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and dietary requirements
• Meal prep for weekend shifts in advance
• Ensure that all meals are prepared in a safe and timely manner
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standards
• Engage residents in selecting nutritious recipes
• Role model relational, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent behaviors, attitudes, and actions

What We're Looking For:

• Associates Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain by taking courses offered
• Proven experience as a Cook
• Experience working in a healthcare or social assistance setting
• Ability to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions
• Experience with inventory management and ordering of supplies
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

Benefits We Offer:

• Generous Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation your first year (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 7 days of sick time, and 4 floating holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans, plus FSA, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement after 1 year, plus ongoing training and opportunities for certification.
• Mileage Reimbursement: We offer reimbursement for business-related travel at the current IRS rate to help cover your transportation costs.

Starting Wage: $20.50/ hour

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan, we opened the first state-contracted halfway house in New England which has grown to a continuum of approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states. For more than 60 years, CSI has built upon its successful foundation and expanded to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. To learn more about CSI please visit our website https://csi-online.org.

Ready to help others overcome challenges and achieve success? Apply today and be part of a team that is transforming lives every day!

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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