Cook - Meals on Wheels

Midland Care; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Cook in a Meals on Wheels Kitchen, where your culinary skills will directly impact the community. This role involves preparing delicious and nutritious meals for older adults and homebound clients, ensuring they receive satisfying meals daily. You'll work closely with the Chef, contributing to a mission that supports independence and well-being. Enjoy a fulfilling career with great benefits in a supportive environment that values your passion for cooking and commitment to quality.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday pay

403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan

Free group life insurance

On-site education center

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid monthly volunteer time

Qualifications

• Must enjoy cooking, especially on a large scale.
• One year of experience in food service, cooking and kitchen duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for Meals on Wheels clients.
• Ensure compliance with food safety requirements.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety Compliance

Kitchen Math

Recipe Interpretation

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Join our dedicated team as a Cook in our Meals on Wheels Kitchen, where your work has a direct impact on the community.

Summary:
The Cook will work alongside the Chef to prepare and cook nutritious meals that are not only delicious and visually appealing but also leave our MOW clients and PACE clients feeling satisfied with the meals they receive. The Cook will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local food safety requirements.

Our Meals on Wheels serves older adults and homebound in Shawnee, Jefferson and Douglas counties. We deliver hot, nutritious meals daily which can assist people to remain independent in their homes.

Employment Status: Full Time | M-F 6am-2pm

Pay range starting at $15+/hour (Based on experience)

What We Provide for You:

• Health insurance options for employee and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations

Qualifications

Required: Ability to attend work on a consistent basis, which includes arriving timely and staying for the full shift per Midland Care’s attendance policy. Must enjoy cooking, especially on a large scale. Must be passionate about producing nutritious and good tasting food. Must possess a valid Kansas or Missouri Driver’s License, in force automobile liability insurance and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by Midland policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position. One year of experience in food service, cooking and kitchen duties. Must be able to do kitchen math. Must be able to read and interpret recipes.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job duties; a full job description will be provided.

Apply now to join our Meals on Wheels Team!