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    Hartford, Connecticut United States CITY OF HARTFORD, CT Full Time $38,961.00 - $44,811.00 Annually Jul 01, 2025
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    CITY OF HARTFORD, CT

    Hartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841. Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World"​, Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief"​. With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).

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    Job Description

    Description

    Vacancy is in the Department of Families, Children, and Youth. U nder general supervision, prepares and cooks, by any method, all food served to children and staff members of Early Learning Centers. Prepares and cooks a variety of soups, meats, vegetables, salads, desserts, and other foods cooked or prepared on a large scale in an institutional kitchen. Estimates food consumption and requisitions foodstuffs, subject to approval. Prepares menu for the noon meal, subject to approval. Sets tables and apportions food served. Cleans or supervises the cleaning of the kitchen; washes dished and kitchen equipment and disposes of unused food and garbage. May supervise food service workers assisting in the kitchen. Performs related work as required.

    This is a 1716 Union Position. The hours of the position are 40 hours per week.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may also include a written test, an oral test, a performance based test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:

    Knowledge of:
    • Methods, equipment and ingredients used in preparing and cooking foods;
    • Use, care and cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils;
    • Food values and nutrition;
    • Health, sanitation, and safety principles involved in the preparation of food on a large scale.
    Ability to:
    • Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
    • Supervise food service workers;
    • Prepare a variety of foods in large scale.


    Qualifications

    Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

    Completion of the eighth grade AND one year of experience in cooking and preparing a variety of foods, including experience in large scale cooking.

    A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO OUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

    HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED : Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

    APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN THEIR ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.

    APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

    Other Information

    If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, fingerprinting, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve six (6) months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

    NOTE: ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

    IN ADDITION TO CHECKING YOUR EMAIL INBOX FOR RECRUITMENT CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM FOLDERS.

    VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
    Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , located on the www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/HR page along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

    The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.



    Closing Date/Time: 7/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
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