Residential Cook - Youth Facility

Emberhope; Goddard (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

EmberHope Youthville in Goddard, KS seeks a dependable Campus Cook to join our residential team. You will prepare and serve meals, ensuring safety and HACCP adherence while supporting adolescents in a no-eject, no-reject setting.

The schedule is Sunday–Thursday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, full-time with Fridays and Saturdays off. You will work in a caring environment, balancing kitchen duties with documentation and training in a trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler's Certificate prior to beginning employment.
• Ability to write, type, and use a computer.
• Ability to travel and drive a company or personal vehicle, including at night.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to complete emergency safety interventions as trained.
• Ability to work in both indoor and occasional outdoor environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve planned meals according to federal food-service menu specifications.
• Follow food-service guidelines, HACCP procedures, and safety standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, safe, and well organized.
• Complete regular food inventory and weekly ordering based on inventory needs.
• Perform kitchen cleanup and dishwashing duties.
• Maintain accurate food and appliance temperature logs.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow EmberHope Youthville policies, procedures, and residential guidelines.
• Participate in required meetings and training.

Skills

Patience

Trauma-informed mindset

Computer literacy

Ability to travel and drive at night

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler's Certificate

Job description

• Base Pay $14.00 - $16.80 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Great meals can make a place feel a little more like home.

EmberHope Youthville is looking for a dependable, caring Campus Cook to join our Goddard YRC II residential team.

This isn't just about preparing meals. You'll be part of a team creating consistency, comfort, and stability for adolescents living in our residential program.

Our YRC II is a no-eject, no-reject facility, meaning we serve youth with significant needs and challenging behaviors who may have experienced multiple unsuccessful placements. While your primary responsibility is in the kitchen, you'll be working in an active residential environment where patience, professionalism, healthy boundaries, and a trauma-informed mindset matter.

Your Schedule

Sunday–Thursday | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Full-Time | Fridays & Saturdays Off

What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve planned meals according to federal food-service menu specifications.
• Follow food-service guidelines, HACCP procedures, and safety standards.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, safe, and well organized.
• Complete regular food inventory and weekly ordering based on inventory needs.
• Perform kitchen cleanup and dishwashing duties.
• Maintain accurate food and appliance temperature logs.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow EmberHope Youthville policies, procedures, and residential guidelines.
• Participate in required meetings and training.

How You'll Spend Your Time

60% Food service
20% Kitchen cleanliness and safety
15% Documentation and record keeping
5% Meetings and training

More Than a Kitchen Job

At EmberHope Youthville, every role contributes to our mission.

For the adolescents we serve, something as simple as knowing when the next meal is coming, seeing a familiar face, and having predictable routines can be meaningful.

Come cook with purpose.

What You'll Need to Qualify

• Be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler's Certificate prior to beginning employment.
• Ability to write, type, and use a computer.
• Ability to travel and drive a company or personal vehicle, including at night.
• Ability to walk, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to complete emergency safety interventions as trained.
• Ability to work in both indoor and occasional outdoor environmental conditions.