Part-Time Cook: Flexible Hours, Nutritious Meals

YSS; Cambridge (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF qualified employer

EAP for all employees

Flexible hours

Flu shots and mental health resources

Job summary

YSS is seeking a dependable Part-Time Cook to join our Ember Recovery Campus Nutrition Services team in Cambridge. You’ll prepare nutritious meals, support menu planning, and keep the kitchen organized and sanitary while following safety standards.

You’ll also help teach cooking skills and assist with gardens and nutrition initiatives, all while managing time and collaborating with staff and participants. Flexibility for weekend hours, competitive benefits, and PSLF employer status accompany

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep, equipment operation, storage and records.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and adjust portions when needed.
• Strong teamwork and time management in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals that meet YSS standards and program guidelines
• Assist with menu planning, food prep, inventory, food storage, and kitchen organization
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, dining, and prep environment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, risk management, and workplace safety procedures at all times
• Support efficient meal production, service, and distribution operations
• Complete records, logs, and documentation related to food safety, licensing, and program compliance
• Help manage supplies and work within budget expectations
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and participants during meal preparation and service
• Help teach participants basic cooking, kitchen, and food preparation skills
• Assist with campus gardens, greenhouses, and other nutrition-related initiatives as needed
• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and daily kitchen operations

Skills

Food prep

Equipment operation

Record keeping

Follow recipes

Time management

Teamwork

Cooking safety

Education

High school diploma

Food safety certifications

Culinary education

Allergen awareness

Job description

YSS is seeking a dependable Part-Time Cook to join our Ember Recovery Campus Nutrition Services team in Cambridge. You’ll prepare nutritious meals, support menu planning, and keep the kitchen organized and sanitary while following safety standards.

You’ll also help teach cooking skills and assist with gardens and nutrition initiatives, all while managing time and collaborating with staff and participants. Flexibility for weekend hours, competitive benefits, and PSLF employer status accompany