Community Health Resources
Food Service Worker: Sub-Acute Residential- Part-time-6765
Community Health Resources, Norwich, Connecticut, us, 06360
Food Service Worker: Sub-Acute Residential - Part-time-6765
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JOB TITLE:
Food Service Worker EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Part-time, 16 hours/wk SCHEDULED HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT PC#:
2861
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Food Service Worker
Oversees meal planning and food purchases to meet DPH guidelines, with accepted quality standards and budget constraints.
Ensures meals are prepared in a timely and safe manner, meals meet community standards for nutrition expectations.
Ensures that kitchen and dining area meet all safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Provides education to residents regarding food preparation, cooking skills, food purchasing, healthy eating, and nutrition.
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience:
Strongly preferred: a minimum of two years’ experience as a cook; previous experience in meal planning and purchasing for at least 30 people and/or in a congregate care setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current valid driver’s license (with good driving record). Strongly Preferred: ServSafe® Certification.
WHY JOIN CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites); exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series; clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs; internal career fairs to discuss opportunities across our 80+ programs statewide.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events; up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION $18.38-$18.81 per hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked).
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
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JOB TITLE:
Food Service Worker EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Part-time, 16 hours/wk SCHEDULED HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday, 9am-5pm PROGRAM/LOCATION:
Sub-Acute Residential, Norwich, CT PC#:
2861
ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Sub-Acute Crisis Stabilization (SACS) program provides short-term, intensive behavioral health support in a residential setting to youth experiencing acute emotional or psychiatric crises. The program focuses on rapid de-escalation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing care through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. Services include comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and coordination with families, schools, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe and supported transition to the appropriate level of care.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Food Service Worker
Oversees meal planning and food purchases to meet DPH guidelines, with accepted quality standards and budget constraints.
Ensures meals are prepared in a timely and safe manner, meals meet community standards for nutrition expectations.
Ensures that kitchen and dining area meet all safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Provides education to residents regarding food preparation, cooking skills, food purchasing, healthy eating, and nutrition.
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one-to-one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
Collaborates and coordinates care with providers and families as needed.
Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience:
Strongly preferred: a minimum of two years’ experience as a cook; previous experience in meal planning and purchasing for at least 30 people and/or in a congregate care setting.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Current valid driver’s license (with good driving record). Strongly Preferred: ServSafe® Certification.
WHY JOIN CHR?
Award-Winning Workplace: Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday.
Retirement Savings: Benefit from contributions to your 403(b) Retirement Plan.
Comprehensive Insurance: Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance.
Education & Tuition Support: Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs; student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites); exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
Career Development: FREE robust training curriculum featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series; clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs; internal career fairs to discuss opportunities across our 80+ programs statewide.
Wellness Program: Annual wellness stipend; FREE premium subscription to the Calm app for employees and families; fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events; up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Employee Involvement: Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees.
Stay Informed: Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
And So Much More: Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.
COMPENSATION $18.38-$18.81 per hour minimum, and up commensurate upon experience. Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign‑on incentives. (Please note, for part‑time positions this range would be pro‑rated based on hours worked).
CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.
Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr