Lancaster School and Residence Cook I

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

PTO days

9 paid holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Weight loss & tobacco cessation

Job summary

Easterseals New Hampshire is seeking a cook for our residential program serving youth ages 5-21. The role focuses on cooking and meal preparation, following menu plans, and delivering friendly service to clients and staff in a 24-hour support setting.

Qualifications include at least one year of cooking experience in a camp, school, or residential program, Serve Safe certification preferred but not required, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in camp, school, residential program or food service establishment.
• Serve Safe certification preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook or serve dinner for clients and staff according to the menu plan and schedule.
• Provide good customer service to our clientele and staff.
• Clean the kitchen after preparation and serving while maintaining high standard of cleanliness.
• Follow proper food safety guidelines and standard SOPs (standard operating procedures).
• Maintain proper storage and rotation of stock.
• Label and date of food items.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Serve Safe cert

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description: Easterseals residential facilities provide 24‑hour support to youth ages 5-21. Our clinical support is designed to meet the need of our youth with neurological and or psychiatric disabilities and intellectual and behavioral challenges. Children and their families are supported through programs designed to meet their specific needs. This position is responsible for cooking and meal preparation in a facility that provides Residential and Educational programs to a youth population.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience as a cook at a camp, school, residential program or other food service establishment
• Serve safe certification is preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing, cooking or serving dinner for clients and staff according to the menu plan and schedule
• Providing good customer service to our clientele and staff
• Cleaning of the kitchen after preparation and serving while maintaining high standard of cleanliness
• Following proper food safety guidelines and standard SOP’s. (standard operating procedures)
• Maintaining proper storage and rotation of stock
• Labeling and dating of food
• Other duties as needed

Compensation:

Up to $22.00 hourly based on qualifications.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 10:00AM-6:00PM

What’s in it for you?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice
• For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services
• Reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.

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Easterseals New Hampshire and Vermont elevates people of all abilities. We serve the diverse needs of approximately 18,000 children, adults, seniors, families, and veterans each year. We provide services across two states, and our programs cover areas like early intervention, autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, adult day and in-home care, behavioral health, family-centered practices for child welfare, housing, and substance use disorders. We help people in New Hampshire and Vermont live their best lives. Joining Easterseals NH & VT presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience, advance your career, and make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our organization provides various benefits and programs designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Explore our offerings here. We are honored to be recognized as a NH Veteran-Friendly Business and a recovery-friendly workplace.