Dietary Cook

Easterseals Redwood; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

PTO and Extended Illness Time

401 K Retirement Plan with a company  

Dental and Vision Insurance options

Disability Insurance options

Education and Professional Development

Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)

Humana Employee Assistance Plan

10 Paid holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our Kentucky campus in a full-time role. You will prepare meals that meet CACFP and USDA standards, supervise staff, and assist with purchasing and inventory.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Children’s Services, training staff as needed, and ensuring meals are served on schedule for clients and staff. A high school diploma or GED is required, with preference for 2+ years of cooking and food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years or more cooking and food service experience preferred.
• Experience in school, daycare, or nonprofit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow CACFP guidelines in daily tasks.
• Assist training of direct care staff as requested by Dietary Manager.
• Plan, prepare and serve meals meeting USDA requirements.
• Supervise dietary staff or volunteers and maintain equipment.
• Assist in purchasing food and inventory maintenance.
• Prepare, label and serve meals for clients and staff as scheduled.
• Communicate with Children’s Services and accommodate special requests.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas; assist with service and cleanup.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Who is Easterseals Redwood?

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

DIETARY COOK - Full- Time

Why join Easterseals Redwood as an DIETARY COOK:

• Starting at $17.50/hour commensurate with experience and education
• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays
• Growth Opportunities

About being a Dietary Cook at Easterseals Redwood:

• Perform tasks in compliance with written guidelines and policies and procedures of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Participate in in-house training of direct care staff as requested by Dietary Manager.
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager in the planning, preparing and serving meals that meet USDA requirements.
• As delegated by the Dietary Manager, supervise dietary staff or volunteers in preparing, serving, and maintaining equipment that meets regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Dietary Manager in purchase of food and maintenance of inventory.
• Prepare, label, and serve meals as scheduled for clients and staff. Meals (breakfast, lunch & snacks) are delivered to upper level for clients in Children's Services.
• Communicate with Children's Services staff and act on requests for special food items and to accommodate changes in client attendance or growth in programs.
• Work with dietary staff or volunteers in the preparation, service, & cleanup of kitchen area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What Easterseals Redwood needs from our Dietary Cook:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Two years or more cooking and food service experience, preferable in school, daycare, or nonprofit.

*We are a drug-free workplace.