Cook (Includes weekends)

Willard Peak; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska is hiring a Cook to prepare healthy meals for youth and staff on-site. The role reports to the Food Services Manager and ensures kitchen cleanliness and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, ability to pass background checks and screenings. Schedule is 6 am–2:30 pm on Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match after 1 year, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to pass background check and screenings.
• Willingness to work early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, tasty meals for youth and staff on-site.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and safety.
• Work as part of the Food Service Team under the Food Services Manager.

Skills

Team player

Food service basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Cook at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska

Uta Halee Academy (UHA) is a female-specific, residential program that offers young women opportunities to build productive and meaningful futures for themselves and their communities. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on-site schooling, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the students. Becoming a member of the UHA team is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission-driven organization.

Pay: starting at $18/hour

Perks & Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401 (k) match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues, and more!ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do: As a Cook, you will ensure that healthy and tasty food is prepared for the youth and staff on-site, help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen and dining area, and act as a team player among the kitchen staff. The Cook works as a staff member of the Food Service Team. This position reports to the Food Services Manager/Supervisor and supervises Food Service employees when required.

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre-employment), physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Schedule: 6 am-230pm: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday. Off Saturdays and Mondays. Sometimes will be scheduled for Holidays.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Cook, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.