Cook - State of Vermont : Job Details

Join the food service team at River Valley Therapeutic Residence in Essex, Vermont. We are looking for people who love to work with food and are committed to providing healthy meals to our residents. Work in a supportive and low stress environment while earning full benefits, such as medical, dentaland life insurance. Paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time are also included. Availability to work one weekend per month is required.Who May ApplyThis position, Cook (Job Requisition #51055), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact . Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Candidates must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, will be conducted. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before a background investigation is conducted.Work is performed in an institutional kitchen during an assigned shift. Incumbents must be able to operate cutters and slicers, handle knives, lift heavy weights (up to 60 lbs.) and work under conditions of high heat and humidity. Duties include supervision of institutional residents or inmates in work situations.Minimum QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year or more of experience in volume cooking.ORHigh School diploma or equivalent AND completion of a high school level culinary arts career preparation program.ORCompletion of a formal course in commercial food preparation.Special RequirementsNote: Incumbents employed by the Vermont Veterans' Home, River Valley Therapeutic Residence and Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital must be ServSafe Certified within the first six months of employment.Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their familiesWork/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave planState Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) planTuition ReimbursementFlexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accountsLow cost group life insuranceIncentive-based Wellness ProgramQualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.#J-18808-Ljbffr