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This blog has been set up to bring up to date and relevant information to you as you go about securing employment or training. The job postings reflect the employment areas sought by the people served by Liberty Community Services, Inc.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Full-Time Store Associate (FT) - Aldi (Branford)

Full Job Description:

As a Store Associate, you’ll be responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the store looking its best. You’ll enhance the customer shopping experience by working collaboratively with the ALDI team and providing exceptional customer service.

Position Type: Full-Time
Average Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Starting Wage: $16.50 per hour

*Note: this position will train at a nearby store until the new store opens.

- Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Processes customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stocks shelves and merchandise displays neatly
  • Provide exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their shopping experience
  • Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to the store management team
  • Provide feedback to management on all products, inventory losses, scanning errors, and general issues
  • Participate in taking store inventory counts according to guidelines and monitoring inventory for accuracy
  • Adheres to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses
  • Complies with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data
  • Other duties as assigned
- Physical Demands:
  • Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and walk about the store
  • Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
- Qualifications:
  • Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
  • Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately
  • Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler
  • Ability to perform general cleaning duties to company standards
  • Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  • Ability to stay organized, give attention to detail, follow instructions and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner
  • Meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages
- Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred
  • A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge

*ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

- In addition, eligible employees are offered:

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

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Loss Prevention Store Detective (FT/PT) - ShopRite Supermarket (New Haven)

Full Job Description:

*Job Title: Loss Prevention Store Detective

*Department: Security

*Reports To: Director of Loss Prevention

- To perform the primary responsibility of apprehensions and investigations with internal and external shop lifters as well as overseeing inventory and shrink to be in compliance with company guidelines.

- Assist Director with supervising the Loss Prevention Department and be responsible for their training and development.

- Assist Director in Safety committee, OSHA regulations & workman’s compensation issues.

- Assist Director in overseeing Receiver responsibilities. Assist in inventory and shrink. Work closely with Customer Service Manager & Bookkeeper regarding shrink reports & audits.

- To visit all store locations weekly.

*Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Observe store rules and company policies.

- Initiate internal theft investigations in all locations

- Conduct interviews of dishonest associates in a professional and formal format.

- Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code.

- Conduct associate surveillances at all locations.

- Direct and utilize all loss prevention agents regarding internal theft investigations.

- Ensure the Safety of Store Personnel & conforming to OSHA Regulations.

- Control internal & external theft via CCTV and Smart-Store Reports to review all cash shortages

- Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.

- Assist in auditing the flow of vendor traffic through the receiving doors.

- Assist in auditing receiving to ensure that all grocery receiving listed on vendor invoices are actually delivered and meet store policy for quality, count and condition.

- Assist in auditing any discrepancies and shortages on invoice documents.

- Communicate promptly with store manager any problems or situations which may affect the integrity of the store or of the vendor.

- Assist in performing audit checklists weekly and monthly that pertain to shrink, security & safety.

- Other duties as assigned.

*Education, Experience and Skills Required:

- Ability to read, write and speak English.

- Ability to perform basic math skills.

- Ability to understand and follow directions.

- Ability to do the job while standing.

- Ability to bend and reach.

- Ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to operate a Telxon.

- Ability to work in cold temperatures in freezer for short periods of time.

- Ability to push/pull 4-wheel equipment loaded with product.

*NOTE: ASSOCIATES MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE BAILERS,

*HI-LO’S, POWER JACKS & SLICING MACHINES.

- Important Disclaimer Notice:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an associate may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

- Loss Prevention Investigator.doc

- Job Type: Full-time

- Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

- Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • detective: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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Freight/Receiving (FT/PT) - The Home Depot (Hamden)

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

- Associates in Freight/Receiving positions ensure the store is stocked and ready for business every day. They load and unload trucks, move material from the receiving area throughout the store, may operate forklifts and may perform critical functions for maintaining proper on-hands and pricing for our customers. Direct customer interaction is frequently required for some positions and excellent customer service skills are required. The Freight/Receiving positions may include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide (PT) - Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (Woodbridge)

Full Job Description:

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) services thousands of accounts nationwide and is now hiring a Dietary Aide in your area! With a custom, state of the art training program, there are engaging opportunities regardless of where you are in your career. If you crave to learn and want to make a positive impact in your community, we’d love to have you on our team!

What We Offer!
  • Free Telemedicine and Prescription discounts
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation for eligible employees
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available
  • Transfers available Nationwide. Great for active Military and Family!
  • Employee Assistance Programs
Position Summary:
  • The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
  • Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions
  • Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director/Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.
  • Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards.
  • The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
  • The Dietary Aide consistently embodies the characteristics necessary to drive the Company’s Purpose, Vision, Values, and DNA.
Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Specialized training in foodservice is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
  • Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks.
  • Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
  • Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
  • Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
  • General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
  • Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
  • Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
  • Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public.
  • Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
  • Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 30 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
  • Must live in service area. No relocation costs.

HCSG is one of the largest providers of environmental, dining, and nutritional services, and as such, we continually seek out motivated and professional leaders to join our team! Our firm commitment to training provides all of our associates with ample opportunity for self-improvement and professional growth. We offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCSG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
 

Server (PT) - Villa Lulu (New Haven)

Full Job Description:

We are looking for a competent Restaurant Server to take and deliver orders. You’ll be the face of our restaurant and responsible for our customers’ experiences. Food server responsibilities include ensuring our tables are clean and tidy when guests arrive, presenting menus and serving food and beverages. You need to be quick on your feet (literally and metaphorically) and have a polite and friendly attitude. If you enjoy talking to people and thrive in a fast-paced workplace, we’d like to meet you. Your ultimate goal will be to provide high-quality service that will help us maintain and attract customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order
  • Attend to customers upon entrance
  • Present restaurant menus and help customers select food/beverages
  • Take and serve orders
  • Answer questions or make recommendations for complementary products

*Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff

  • Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude
  • Issue bills and accept payment

Skills:

  • Proven restaurant serving or waitering experience
  • Hands-on experience in cashier duties
  • Attention to cleanliness and safety
  • Patience and customer-oriented approach
  • Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude
  • Responsible and trustworthy
  • High school diploma is a plus but not required
  • Wine & Spirits knowledge

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $6.38 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Physical Setting:

  • Fine dining restaurant
  • Upscale casual restaurant

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay: Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

New Haven, CT 06510: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: Restaurant experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Residential Supervisor (Part-time) - Columbus House, Inc. (New Haven)

Full Job Description:

- Columbus House, Inc.

- Job Posting: Part Time (16 hours), FLSA Non-Exempt, Essential

- Shelter Residential Supervisor

*VEVRAA Federal Contractor: Priority Referrals of Protected Veterans Requested

Purpose:

Under the direction of the Manager of Emergency Services, the Residential Supervisor registers and provides supervision, safety, organization, and program management support to all shelter residents, on-site Recovery Support Specialists and volunteers. The Residential Supervisor networks with the greater New Haven shelters and social service system and collaborates with other Columbus House residential staff in order to provide an environment that reflects the core values of Trauma Informed Service: Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration and empowerment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position involves supervising homeless adults in a residential setting. Individual must have demonstrated the ability to manage, motivate and direct clients; time management and organizational skills essential; knowledge base of all aspects of the delivery of residential services for the homeless population preferred; must be aware of mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis issues; knowledgeable of the area network providers; computer literate; culturally competent; must possess the capacity to work within a team and foster teamwork; must have a general understanding of crisis intervention skills, confidentiality, boundaries, universal precautions; able to foster a Harm Reduction philosophy within the work environment; strong empathic skills. Bi- lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

Attend/share all required Columbus House and network meetings; complete all required charting, logs, incident reports; oversee intake, departures, and daily roster and programs; Supervise clients to ensure compliance with all house rules. Assist in ensuring security of the shelter building. Adhere closely to scheduled shift start times and remain on duty until replacement has arrived. Other related duties as assigned.

Supervised by: Manager of Emergency Services

Pay: $13.66/hr.

Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday

How to apply (choose only one; indicate where you saw posting):

*Email your resume and a cover letter to via Indeed

*Send your resume and a cover letter to Human Resources Generalist, Columbus House Inc., P.O. Box 7093, New Haven CT 06519

*Fax your resume and a cover letter to 203-773-1430

*Apply at www.columbushouse.org

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Application Question(s): Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

Experience: Residential Care Assistants: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Dietary Aide (FT/PT) - Hamden Health (Hamden)

Full Job Description:

Hamden Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, a 153 bed skilled nursing facility, located in Hamden, CT, is looking for a Dietary Aides to join our team.

Job duties:
1. Assumes responsibility for the proper performance of dietary duties as assigned by the dietary supervisor in order to meet the daily nutritional needs of the residents.
2. Cooperates with the cook and food service supervisor to ensure maintenance of proper food handling techniques.
3. Assists the Food Service Supervisor to provide optimal achievable quality resident care.
4. Assumes responsibility for supporting and assisting the Food Service Supervisor in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective and positive communications, both upward and downward within the dietary department and a productive, efficient and caring dietary staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Has the ability to read and write with comprehension, and is able to follow instructions.
  • Has previous food service experience, as preferred.
  • Has the ability to work under supervision and get along with residents, co-workers, and other in the performance of duties.
  • Has the ability to observe proper sanitary techniques.
  • Has the ability to demonstrate appropriate dress and grooming care as required.
  • Is a certified food handler, as preferred.
  • Works hours as needed by the requirements of the position/assignment.

 Apply using Indeed