Cook to prepare daily meal and manage kitchen

The Main Place; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Main Place in Mt. Vernon, OH is seeking a Part-Time Cook to help elevate our community dining. You will prepare a nutritious continental breakfast and hearty lunches for 25–35 people, with meals ready to serve by 11:30 AM, in an onsite, customer‑focused setting.

Monitor inventory, manage a limited food budget, and work with a team dedicated to compassionate care. ServSafe certification is a plus but not required, with opportunities to obtain certification during employment.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking skills focused on nutritious homestyle meals.
• Experience with budgeting and inventory management.
• Willing to work with individuals who have lived experiences of mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare continental breakfast items for early risers.
• Cook hearty lunches for 25–35 people with meals by 11:30 AM.
• Monitor and manage food inventory and freshness.
• Support a patient, community‑focused dining environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Budget management

Education

Food handler certification / ServSafe (optional)

Job description

Join The Main Place as a Part-Time Cook in Mt. Vernon, OH, where you can make a meaningful impact on our peers' dining experience. In this onsite role, you will have the opportunity to create nutritious meals, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills in a rewarding environment. Enjoy a competitive pay range of $14-16 per hour, commensurate with your experience, and work alongside a dedicated team committed to exceptional service. This position allows you to contribute to our customer-focused culture while engaging directly with our community. Experience the joy of cooking for those in need and elevate your culinary career with us.

You will have benefits such as 401(k) and Paid Time Off. At The Main Place, every meal you prepare will not only nourish but also uplift those we serve.

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

The Main Place: Who We Are

The Main Place, Inc. is a peer run mental health and wellness center that promotes health and wellness in a safe, secure, nurturing environment. Our peers have access to peer support, socialization, education and training lead by peers sharing their lived experiences. Through these experiences, peers are better equipped to lead healthy lives and participate in their communities.

What's your day like?

As a Part-Time Cook at The Main Place in Mt. Vernon, OH, you will play a vital role in enhancing our dining services. Your responsibilities will include selecting and setting out food for a delicious continental breakfast, ensuring our early risers start their day off right. Additionally, you will prepare hearty homestyle lunches for 25-35 people, with meals ready to serve promptly at 11:30 AM. You will also be responsible for monitoring and managing food inventory, ensuring that all ingredients are fresh and available for meal preparation. This position offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary talents while contributing to a customer-centric environment focused on quality care.

Would you be a great Cook?

To excel as a Part-Time Cook at The Main Place, you will need strong cooking skills with an emphasis on preparing nutritious homestyle meals, typically including an entrée and sides of vegetables and/or fruit. Familiarity with managing a limited food budget and utilizing local food pantry resources is crucial for success in this role. While Serv Safe certification is a plus, it is not required, as we offer opportunities for you to become certified during your tenure.

A willingness to work in an environment that supports individuals with lived experiences of mental illness is essential, as it fosters a compassionate approach to our culinary services. Your adaptability and resourcefulness will ensure that every meal we serve meets our high standards while addressing the specific needs of our community.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Serv Safe certified is a plus but not required
• will provide opportunity to become Serv Safe certified
• cooking skills required is preparing a nutritious homestyle meal to include an entree and a side of vegetables and/or fruit from limited food inventory obtained from local food pantry resources
• manage a limited food budget
• willing to work in an environment with individuals with a mental illness lived experience