Kitchen Assistant

Cunningham Children's Home•Urbana, IL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana, IL—an organization dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where young people can learn, heal, and grow—is seeking a dependable and experienced Kitchen Assistant. In collaboration with the kitchen team, this Kitchen Assistant is responsible for preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals for youth and staff within our residential treatment facility and school programs, in accordance with established standards and guidelines. The typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The ideal candidate will be a reliable and efficient team member with a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices. This position requires knowledge of public health regulations, as well as experience with bulk food preparation, proper storage, and food distribution.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Knowledge of public health regulations
Experience with bulk food preparation
Experience with proper food storage
Experience with food distribution

Responsibilities

Preparing meals for youth and staff
Serving meals to youth and staff
Cleaning up after meals

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Holiday Pay
Paid Leave
Garner Health & Paytient Card — Healthcare Navigation and Medical Cost Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Account (DCA)
Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 6% Company Match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Program
Professional PSLF resource, SavvyFi