Cook

The Home Of The Innocents Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Cook at a leading non-profit in Louisville. You'll prepare high-quality meals while ensuring compliance with health standards. This role offers a supportive environment focused on enriching lives. Ideal for those with a strong work ethic and a passion for service.

Benefits

Generous Leave Time

401(k) with Employer Match

Training and Certification Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food while adhering to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas and follow HACCP procedures.

Skills

English

Basic Math

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Serv-Safe Certification

Job description

1100 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, USA Req #545

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Cook to join our team at Home of the Innocents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, a commitment to providing high-quality meals, and the ability to work well with a team. If this describes you and you have a heart for service, we want to hear from you!

A Day in the Life
As a Cook, you will follow recipes, prepare and serve food while adhering to federal, state, and local standards and regulations. You will ensure that quality food service is maintained by following established policies and procedures.

Shifts Available

• Full-time; hours will vary based on department needs
• Rotating weekend shifts required

How This Position Contributes to our Mission

• Follow all dietary procedures in accordance with established policies daily.
• Prepare meal items as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Director of Food Services.
• Complete necessary paperwork, forms, reports, and data collection, including temperature logs, as mandated by authorities, daily.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas by adhering to cleaning schedules, ensuring equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored or turned off before leaving each day.
• Follow all HACCP procedures, including proper hand washing, safe food handling, and monitoring critical control points daily.
• Assist with departmental projects as assigned or required.

Skills and Qualifications

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

What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents

• A trauma-informed environment
• Generous leave time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Training and certification opportunities

Who We Are

Home of the Innocents is a 145-year-old non-profit dedicated to supporting children and families. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven workforce.

Home of the Innocents Impact

• Total service recipients in 2024: 3,562
• Campus size: 22 acres near downtown Louisville
• Second-largest Residential Treatment Program in Kentucky
• Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city
• 13 programs serving children and families, including:
  • Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs
  • Emergency shelter for children in crisis
  • Foster care and adoption support
  • Community-based behavioral health programs
• Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): The only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and one of 12 nationwide.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, APPLY NOW!