Assistant Cook

Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Pathway Family Service is hiring a full-time Assistant Cook to work in its kitchen and cafeteria in a residential setting. The Assistant Cook helps prepare and cook nutritious meals, organize and clean the kitchen, and serve three meals a day to youth. The role supports the health and nutrition of children and youth and involves working both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate enjoys cooking, cares about nutrition and health, keeps a clean and organized kitchen, communicates openly and respectfully with children and adults, and is positive, responsible, dependable, and collaborative. The employer states that it will provide training for the rest of the role. Applicants must complete a Predictive Index assessment, which takes approximately 5–7 minutes and has no right or wrong answers.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be knowledgeable about the nutritional needs of children up to age 18 and the required quantity and type of food edible for children.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business.
  • Must complete a Predictive Index assessment.

Nice To Haves

  • Enjoys cooking and cares about nutrition and health.
  • Keeps a clean and organized kitchen.
  • Works well independently and as a team member.
  • Communicates openly and respectfully with children and adults.
  • Has a positive attitude and is responsible and dependable.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare meals for youth in a residential setting.
  • Cook meals.
  • Organize and clean the kitchen and cafeteria.
  • Serve three meals a day to youth.

Benefits

  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • 25 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.
  • Longevity bonus.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Work with a team dedicated to the organization's mission and vision.
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