Compassionate Cook — Nonprofit Kitchen & Care

Home-of-the-Innocent; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous leave time

401(k) with employer match

Training and certification

Job summary

Home of the Innocents in Louisville, KY is seeking a reliable Cook to join our team. You will follow recipes, prepare and serve meals, and support a safe, compassionate kitchen.

This full-time position requires adherence to HACCP and local regulations, daily prep and documentation, and teamwork with staff to care for residents and visitors.

We offer a trauma-informed environment, comprehensive benefits, generous leave time, retirement plan, and opportunities for training and certification.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
• Must adapt to the needs of residents, staff, and visitors.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes, prepare and serve food while adhering to federal, state, and local standards.
• Ensure quality food service by following established policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and HACCP procedures; monitor handling of potentially hazardous foods.
• Complete necessary paperwork, forms, reports, and data collections daily, including temperature logs.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serv-Safe certification preferred

Job description

Home of the Innocents in Louisville, KY is seeking a reliable Cook to join our team. You will follow recipes, prepare and serve meals, and support a safe, compassionate kitchen.

This full-time position requires adherence to HACCP and local regulations, daily prep and documentation, and teamwork with staff to care for residents and visitors.

We offer a trauma-informed environment, comprehensive benefits, generous leave time, retirement plan, and opportunities for training and certification.