Sous Chef - McCall Behavioral Health Network

Sous Chef

The Sous Chef reports to the Food Service Manager with primary responsibilities of cooking for the residents of the Carnes Weeks Center, McCall House, Hanson House, Hotchkiss House, and the agency. Maintains appropriate inventories, prepares meals as scheduled, maintains standards of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and dining areas

Non-Exempt / Full-time 

Schedule: Saturday Through Wednesday 6am-2pm

Payrange begins at $22.00/hour

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate, two years' experience in cooking in an institutional setting. An understanding of and empathy for recovering persons is required. 

Physical Requirements: Light to heavy lifting required, as necessary, for stocking and cooking responsibilities.

Valid Driver’s license required.

BENEFITS

• PTO 4 weeks total which is accrued on biweekly basis
• Medical & Dental Insurance - with large employer paid premium
• Life Insurance - 100% employer paid
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• AFLAC Voluntary Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• 2 Gym Membership Options

AGENCY OVERVIEW

The McCall Behavioral Health Network is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire hope and promote wellness and healing through a continuum of behavioral health services — prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community engagement — for individuals of all ages and families across Western Connecticut. For more than 50 years, we have reached out to those who often feel isolated in their struggles and have never turned anyone away for their inability to pay. Led by President and CEO Maria Coutant Skinner, LCSW, our passionate team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping individuals and families overcome adversity, foster resilience, and achieve wellness. With locations in Canaan, Danbury, Torrington, Waterbury, and Winsted, McCall serves over 3,500 clients annually, supporting individuals wherever they are on their recovery journey. At McCall, our mission is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that everyone in our community has equitable access to best-in-class care and the resources they need to heal and thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Food Service Manager in orders and cooking for all facilities, maintaining at least a three (3) day supply of food for each house.
• Stocks the storeroom, refrigerators and freezers with food and other supplies.
• Prepares the menu from the approved dietician’s list, ensuring safe food handling procedures are followed. Posts menus in the designated area in all houses.
• Oversees and prepares noon meals for the Carnes Weeks Center, and ensures that McCall House, Hanson House, Hotchkiss House clients have appropriate food available for their lunches.

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