Cook - Day shifts!

Damar Services, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children facing developmental challenges. As a Morning Cook, you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals from scratch, ensuring a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, and contributing to the overall wellbeing of our clients. This position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance up to $3,000/year

401(k) Plan Participation

Life Insurance options

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holiday plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Prior experience in a high-volume kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist in meal count accuracy for client safety.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Kitchen Sanitation

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

At Damar, our people are remarkable! Our staff are dedicated to serving our clients to achieve remarkable results. We are a diverse team of people with a wide range of skills and experiences interested in careers that matter. We provide a place where you can fulfill your career ambitions. With competitive benefits, a culture of compassion, belonging, acceptance, innovation and fun, Damar offers you the opportunity to do remarkable work!

Do you have a passion for working with kids? Do you think you have what it takes to help improve the lives of kids facing life’s greatest developmental and behavioral challenges? Damar is currently seeking a talented, motivated and detail oriented Morning Cook to join our team! As a Morning Cook, you would prepare meals from scratch and cook items in batches, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Shifts:

• Monday-Friday 5:00am-3:30pm +2 weekends/month (Saturday & Sunday)
• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm +2 weekends/month (Saturday & Sunday)

Some of the ways we reward our remarkable Cooks...

• Starting pay: $15.25...up to $17.00/hour based on experience!
• Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
• Opportunities to promote
• Enjoy Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Receive up to $3,000 a year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Protect your income through Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance options
• Enjoy our Paid Holiday plan
• Take paid time off for rest and relaxation with our PTO plan

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

• Have a part in preparing and providing all meals for our clients and staff
• Review and accurately follow meal count information to ensure client safety
• Assist in maintaining the kitchen and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
• Take pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas, to better our clients' wellbeing

What you need to be considered...

• Be at least 18
• Prior work in a high volume kitchen preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment screening and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.