Cook (part-time)

Hour House Recovery; Illinois; On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Hour House Recovery is hiring for a dietary/kitchen role to prepare meals for adults in treatment for substance use disorder. You will follow recipes, ensure quality and presentation, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while collaborating with the team to run smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or related experience), a valid Illinois driver’s license, and an Illinois Food Service Manager Certificate (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 3 months related experience or equivalent.
• Illinois Driver's License with good driving record.
• Illinois Food Service Manager Certificate or ability to obtain it on hire.
• Ability to read menus and safety/regulations manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes following recipes and guidelines.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Monitor and manage inventory of food supplies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with menu planning and special event catering as needed.

Skills

Menu reading

Client communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Illinois Food Service Manager Certificate

Job description

Come join our awesome Dietary Team! This position involves cooking/preparing meals for adults participating in treatment for a substance use disorder.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes following recipes and guidelines.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Monitor and manage inventory of food supplies.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assist with menu planning and special event catering as needed.

The position requires the following:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The employee must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and maintain a good driving records.
• The employee must possess an Illinois Food Service Manager Certificate or be able to obtain it upon hire.
• Ability to read and understand menus, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, public health regulations, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively to clients when necessary.

The physical demands described of this job: The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms, taste, and smell; frequently is required to walk; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; and crouch; regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pound, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Other abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, hearing, and speech.

The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Job Type:

• The hours of this position are 11 AM to 7 PM on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday each week.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License

Why Join Hour House?

Be part of a committed team working to make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a supportive work culture and the opportunity to contribute to a long-standing organization that values integrity, compassion, and service.

Hour House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council (d/b/a Hour House) is accredited through CARF, licensed and funded in whole or in part through the Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).