Cook

About the role

The Cook I is responsible for completing assigned kitchen responsibilities related to all food preparation. The Cook I will prepare meals, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities

• Aids in maintaining a clean and organized storeroom and coolers / freezers by making sure to return product to its correct location, breaking down boxes as needed, and monitoring best by dates on food
• Affords assistance in maintaining the cafeteria, kitchen, and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner which meets licensing requirements
• Completes all documentation and essential paperwork accurately and legibly as needed [sanitation logs, food temperature records, cleaning logs, etc.]
• Follows recipes and menus for cooking and preparing meals
• Reviews and accurately follows meal count information to ensure food items are accurately divided for meals occurring at both main and satellite kitchens

Requirements

• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Basic math skills and reading/writing are required
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
• Valid Indiana driver’s license preferred
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• 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
• Participation
• Remarkable Ways You Will Be Making a Difference

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD