GILEAD - Float

 Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.

Gilead Community Services is seeking a dedicated per-diem Cook to join our multi-disciplinary residential program staff.

About the position:

The per-diem Cook for Gilead’s New Britain area adult residential substance abuse program prepares and serves meals for residents, ensures the availability of supplies, assists in the planning of food production, and maintains meal preparation and the kitchen work area to required standards of sanitation.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• 3 years cooking experience
• Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing

Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time plus paid holidays
• Hands-on learning experience and supervision
• Scholarship, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary (including CPR training)

Responsibilities:

• Preparing meals according to recipe instructions
• Setting the steam table and ensuring proper serving of food
• Ensuring the availability of supplies for planned menu
• Maintaining the workspace in compliance with established sanitation standards
• Maintaining daily production records

Gilead employees are held to standards and regulations set by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and other regulatory bodies. These standards are outlined in Gilead’s “Standards of Conduct” policy. It’s important that these standards and regulations are met through all duties performed, outcomes achieved, and conditions kept within the organization.