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Easterseals Redwood
Dietary Cook
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$32,521 / year median in Kentucky
-9% projected decline
Job Description
DIETARY COOK
- Full
- Time Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work . We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are
- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.
Our Values:
Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage Why join Easterseals Redwood as anDIETARY COOK
: Starting at $16.00/hour commensurate with experience and education PTO and Extended Illness Time Health Insurance options 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match Dental and Vision Insurance options Disability Insurance options Education and Professional Development Assistance Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) Humana Employee Assistance Plan 10 Paid holidays Growth Opportunities About being a Dietary Cook atEasterseals Redwood:
Perform tasks in compliance with written guidelines and policies and procedures of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Participate in in-house training of direct care staff as requested by Dietary Manager. Collaborate with Dietary Manager in the planning, preparing and serving meals that meet USDA requirements. As delegated by the Dietary Manager, supervise dietary staff or volunteers in preparing, serving, and maintaining equipment that meets regulatory standards. Collaborate with Dietary Manager in purchase of food and maintenance of inventory. Prepare, label, and serve meals as scheduled for clients and staff. Meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks) are delivered to upper level for clients in Children's Services. Communicate with Children's Services staff and act on requests for special food items and to accommodate changes in client attendance or growth in programs. Work with dietary staff or volunteers in the preparation, service, & cleanup of kitchen area. Performs other duties as assigned. What Easterseals Redwood needs from ourDietary Cook:
High school diploma or GED required.Preferred:
Two years or more cooking and food service experience, preferable in school, daycare, or nonprofit. If you're someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply. We are a drug-free workplace.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings