Cafeteria Cook!

Damar Services•Indianapolis, IN

15d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives. Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years! Ready to make a real difference? Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is currently seeking a talented, motivated and detail oriented Cook to join our team! As a Cook, you would prepare meals from scratch and cook items in batches, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Shifts available : Monday-Friday 4:30a-1:00p, 5:00a-2:00p +2 weekends/month (Saturday & Sunday) Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar: Starting pay: $15.25...up to $17.00/hour based on experiece! Receive all the necessary training needed for the role Opportunities to be promoted from within! Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal Remarkable way you will make a difference... Have a part in preparing and providing all meals for our clients and staff Review and accurately follow meal count information to ensure client safety Assist in maintaining the kitchen and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner Take pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas, to better our clients' wellbeing What you need to be considered... Be at least 18 Prior work in a high volume kitchen preferred, but not required. Valid driver's license strongly preferred. Successfully complete a pre-employment screening and physical. Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses Essential Job Functions : Physical : Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. #DSSupport

Requirements

Be at least 18
Successfully complete a pre-employment screening and physical.
Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening
Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal offenses
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in a high volume kitchen preferred, but not required.
Valid driver's license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Have a part in preparing and providing all meals for our clients and staff
Review and accurately follow meal count information to ensure client safety
Assist in maintaining the kitchen and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
Take pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas, to better our clients' wellbeing

Benefits

Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
Opportunities to be promoted from within!
Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal