Cook - Part Time

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect.

Prospect House This program provides emergency shelter to thirty-six adults daily in a facility located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The program provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless, and work to connect clients to a long-term housing solution. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, as well as individual, group, and family sessions.

Hours: Saturday - Sunday 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Create recipes and prepare preset menus.
• Coordinate meal planning with the goal of promoting wellness.
• Prepare a large quantity of entrees, vegetables, desserts according to preset menu.
• Ensure quality is maintained and safety and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Follow public health guidelines.
• To the extent possible, honor dietary requests based on medical conditions and/or religious beliefs.
• Provide assistance and back-up to other Group Homes with meal preparation when needed.
• Follow menus prepared by the Registered Dietitian.
• Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years as a cook in a food service establishment.
• Some knowledge of co-occurring disorders and behavioral health care is preferred.
• Ability to stand for long hours.
• Training in food handling as required by the Department of Public Health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification.
• A valid Connecticut drivers license may be required.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account
• Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses
• Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee
• Generous Paid Time Off as well as 14 Holidays and Birthday off
• Retirement plan- 403b with discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary insurance for short-term and long-term disability

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc.

2 Trap Falls Rd. Suite 405, Shelton, CT 06484

https://recovery-programs.org/

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.