Cook

Northwood Childrens Services•Duluth, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook position plays a vital role in supporting and efficiently managing the kitchen and food program at Northwood. Key responsibilities include maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals, and fostering an atmosphere of professionalism and warmth for the children we serve. This role offers an opportunity for culinary creativity, with a preference for candidates skilled in scratch cooking from start to finish. It’s an ideal position for someone looking to transition from the fast-paced restaurant industry to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, or for those seeking a supportive team environment in which to grow and thrive.

Requirements

2 years of cooking experience required
Background in restaurant or institutional cooking

Nice To Haves

Skilled in scratch cooking from start to finish

Responsibilities

Maintaining a clean and sanitary environment
Preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals
Fostering an atmosphere of professionalism and warmth for the children we serve
Culinary creativity
Scratch cooking from start to finish

Benefits

Medical, Vision & Dental insurance
Health Savings Account eligible plans with an employer match between $1000-$2500 per year
Quarterly Health Reimbursement of $1940 if you are covered on insurance other than Northwood
Life insurance (employer paid, employee only) equal to 1x total salary
Flexible Spending Account Option (Limited Flex compatible with HSA and Dependent Care Flex also available)
5% employer contribution to 403B pension plan after 1 year of employment and 1000 continuous hours
7 paid holidays and 1 Float Holiday for full time employees
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
Student Loan Repayment Program ($5000 a year with no cap after completing 1 year of full-time employment)
Scholarship program for continuing your education or further your education
Cooperative (Rental equipment available, special events)
$250 Referral Bonus (for every candidate you refer that is offered and accepts employment)