Opportunity Living Cook

44i; Lake City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals and support individuals with disabilities in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing needs while ensuring high standards of food safety and service. You will be responsible for meal preparation, assisting in training clients, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a strong commitment to service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and respect for all individuals.

Benefits

$2,000 BONUS

Qualifications

• Experience in food services, sanitation, and working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Must complete Sanitation Home Study Course and Modified Diets Course within specified time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and adhere to sanitary food service practices.
• Assist clients with feeding and food preparation training.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment following established schedules.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Sanitation Practices

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Ability to work with individuals with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

House Location: Lake City and Rockwell City – $2,000 BONUS!
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon-Fri (40 hours a week); On call every 8th weekend

Cook Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to menus and modified prescribed diets.
• Adhere to sanitary food service practices.
• Assist in feeding and training in self-feeding for clients/members who exhibit a need.
• Assist in training clients in food preparation and kitchen duties as directed by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Prepare bi-weekly shopping lists, record receipts for groceries, and store grocery items in accordance with facility policies.
• Confer with other staff on dietary practices and clients’ individual dietary needs.
• Adjust recipes to proper proportions for the number of individuals being served.
• Follow the cleaning schedules of the dietary area.
• Serve in the capacity of a Direct Support Professional.
• Maintain a safe, clean and homelike environment by following established cleaning schedules.
• Take part in routine housekeeping duties, including laundry.
• Serve as an advocate for client rights.
• Maintain flexibility of schedules to provide adequate coverage.

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The cook works in a changing environment that adjusts to the needs of the individuals being serviced. The environment may be fast-paced with interruptions, distractions, and deadlines. Must be flexible and be able to adjust to changing needs or activities. Depending on the needs of the individuals, the work can be physically demanding, including transferring or supporting people with mobility needs, lifting or moving items over 50 pounds, walking or standing for extended periods of time, or providing support through CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions. Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Noise level is usually mild to moderate.

Cook Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Training and/or experience in food services, sanitation, modified diets, or other related position preferred.
• Training and/or experience in developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have sincere respect for and desire to work with persons with disabilities.
• Commitment to Opportunity Living’s Mission and Vision.
• Must be able to communicate with all persons in a culturally competent manner.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
• Clear tuberculosis screening.
• Complete the Sanitation Home Study Course within two (2) months of hire and the Modified Diets Course within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to pass and maintain other required training such as CPR/First Aid, Dependent Adult/Child Abuse, and Behavior Management Program, or other training as assigned per specific job duties.