Cook I — Join a Mission-Driven Kitchen Team

Damar Services, Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Damar Advantage discounts

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Damar Services, Inc. is looking for a Cook I to support meal preparation and food service at our Indiana facilities. You will load carts, prepare meals, and ensure the kitchen and equipment are clean and sanitary to meet licensing standards.

The role emphasizes following recipes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a safe, organized kitchen environment while contributing to a mission-driven team dedicated to helping people live better lives.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements per policy.

Responsibilities

• Aids in maintaining a clean and organized storeroom and coolers/freezers; return product to correct location and monitor best-by dates.
• Maintains cafeteria, kitchen, and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner to meet licensing requirements.
• Completes sanitation logs, temperature records, and other essential paperwork accurately.
• Follows recipes and menus for cooking and meal preparation.
• Reviews meal counts to ensure items are accurately divided for meals at main and satellite kitchens.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Job description

Damar Services, Inc. is looking for a Cook I to support meal preparation and food service at our Indiana facilities. You will load carts, prepare meals, and ensure the kitchen and equipment are clean and sanitary to meet licensing standards.

The role emphasizes following recipes, maintaining accurate records, and supporting a safe, organized kitchen environment while contributing to a mission-driven team dedicated to helping people live better lives.