COOK-HOURLY

Apis Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Company-Paid Training

Job summary

Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Southwood Interventions in Chicago, IL seeks a Cook to prepare meals per the facility's menu, maintain sanitation standards, and support dining operations across healthcare center and cafeteria settings.

The position emphasizes compassionate, dependable, and patient teamwork with paid training, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience in food preparation in commercial, military, or institutional setting strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cook food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation.
• Prepare meals according to scheduling and sanitation standards; ensure QA of all foods and supplies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently with proper direction.
• Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables according to sheets/recipes for dining room service.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal and production records.
• Stores food items properly at close of meal service.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Safety certification

Job description

Abraxas Youth and Family Services - Southwood Interventions

5701 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60636

Make an Impact Every Day

Cook

Abraxas Youth and Family Services-

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services-, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About Abraxas Youth and Family Services

For more than 30 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you will:

• Cook food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Follow recipes and maintain accurate production records.
• Prepare meals according to scheduling and sanitation standards. Ensure the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling technique.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently given proper direction.
• Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare center, cafeteria and special functions.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal.
• Completes production records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• (1) year prior experience in food preparation obtained in commercial, military, or institutional setting strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Food and Safety certification

Other Qualifications:

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Schedule

• Full-Time

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

About Our Organization

Abraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.