Line Cook

Urban League of Rhode Island; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,353 - 22,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and work-life benefits

Job summary

Family Service of Rhode Island is seeking a Line Cook to support a 24/7 residential and school program for adolescents. You will prepare meals, maintain safety standards, and contribute to a warm, home-like environment.

Responsibilities include breakfast preparation, nutritious meals, and collaboration with staff to support youths’ health and learning needs. A valid food-handling certificate and a year of kitchen experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and hygiene standards regulations, industrial kitchen tools and cooking methods techniques, nutrition and dietary requirements, volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation, inventory control systems.
• Previous experience in industrial kitchens required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handling and preparation certificate.
• At least 1 year of culinary work experience.
• Spanish speaking preferred and is compensated.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in a 24/7 residential and school setting.
• Help create moments of comfort, stability, and joy for youth in our care.
• Support health, learning, and emotional well-being through meals.
• Prepare breakfasts and dinners as part of the daily program.

Skills

Safety and hygiene standards

Industrial kitchen tools

Cooking methods techniques

Nutrition and dietary requirements

Volume preparation

Inventory Control System

Previous industrial kitchen experience

Multitasking

Teamwork

Spanish speaking

Bilingual/ASL compensation awareness

Multilingual skills compensation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handling and preparation certificate

Tools

Inventory Control System

Job description

Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island
Exeter, RI 02822
Contact: Genesis Fuentes
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary: South County Academy is a dedicated residential and educational community committed to helping adolescents thrive—academically, emotionally, and socially. Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where every young person feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that nutritious, thoughtfully prepared meals are a cornerstone of that care, fueling both body and mind.

As a Line Cook in our 24/7 residential and school setting, you’ll do more than prepare meals—you’ll help create moments of comfort, stability, and joy for the youth in our care. Your work will directly support their health, learning, and emotional well-being. From early-morning breakfasts before class to warm dinners after a long day, you’ll be part of the daily rhythm that makes our program feel like home.

QUALIFICATIONS

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Safety and hygiene standards regulations, Industrial kitchen tools and equipment & cooking methods techniques, Nutrition and special dietary requirements, Volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation, Inventory Control System
• Previous experience in industrial kitchens required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handling and preparation certificate
• At least 1 year of culinary work experience
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires community visits, employees in this position must have the ability to:
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
Ability to lift up to 20lbs
Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.

Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Salary Levels

$0.00 - $0.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Friday, July 31, 2026 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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