Dietary Cook Reports to:
Director of Dietary Services Location:
La Grange, KY (Oldham County)
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities
- this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake.
We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people. Why you'll love working here: Opportunities for Year-End Bonus Weekly Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance 401k retirement savings program What you'll do: Responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to scheduled shift as well as preparation and daily food supplies as needed. In the absence of the Dietary Manager and Director of Dietary (DOD), is responsible for seeing that all duties necessary for the on-going operation of the department are carried out and that department goals are implemented. Cooking position is responsible for preparing meals per daily menu/recipes, checking for accuracy, attractiveness, proper temps and modifications. Prepares individual servings according to portion control standards, special diet alternates or food modification. Assists the dietary team members with stocking food inventory including dry storage, freezer, refrigerator. Responsible for light and general cleaning kitchen area and securing area for the night. Also responsible for scheduled cleaning of kitchen equipment. Works as part of dietary team performing other duties as assigned. Willing to be trained for other cooking responsibilities.
What sets you apart:
High School diploma/GED preferred. Experience in preparation of meals on a regular basis is preferred but interest in learning food service may substitute. Valid driver's license. Must have reliable transportation to arrive at work on time. What your typical schedule looks like: Non-Exempt, Hourly. Full-time, 40 hours per week. 9:30am-5:30pm. Flexible scheduling required. Responsibilities may occasionally include extended hours and weekend work as needed. If this sounds like the move you've been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Dietary Cook (9:30a-5:30p) 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 3301 Jericho Road, La Grange, KY 40031 $16.21
- $20.26 an hour
- Full-time Cedar Lake 16 reviews $16.21
- $20.26 an hour
- Full-time Dietary Cook Reports to:
Director of Dietary Services Location:
La Grange, KY (Oldham County)
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities
- this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake.
We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people. Why you'll love working here: Opportunities for Year-End Bonus Weekly Pay Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance 401k retirement savings program What you'll do: Responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals according to scheduled shift as well as preparation and daily food supplies as needed. In the absence of the Dietary Manager and Director of Dietary (DOD), is responsible for seeing that all duties necessary for the on-going operation of the department are carried out and that department goals are implemented. Cooking position is responsible for preparing meals per daily menu/recipes, checking for accuracy, attractiveness, proper temps and modifications. Prepares individual servings according to portion control standards, special diet alternates or food modification. Assists the dietary team members with stocking food inventory including dry storage, freezer, refrigerator. Responsible for light and general cleaning kitchen area and securing area for the night. Also responsible for scheduled cleaning of kitchen equipment. Works as part of dietary team performing other duties as assigned. Willing to be trained for other cooking responsibilities.
What sets you apart:
High School diploma/GED preferred. Experience in preparation of meals on a regular basis is preferred but interest in learning food service may substitute. Valid driver's license. Must have reliable transportation to arrive at work on time. What your typical schedule looks like: Non-Exempt, Hourly. Full-time, 40 hours per week. 9:30am-5:30pm. Flexible scheduling required. Responsibilities may occasionally include extended hours and weekend work as needed. If this sounds like the move you've been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
