Cook
Job Overview
Rainbow Acres, a faith-based nonprofit residential community, is hiring a Prep Cook to support daily meal preparation and kitchen operations for adults with developmental disabilities. This role is ideal for someone seeking prep cook jobs near Camp Verde, nonprofit kitchen work, or mission-driven food service employment.
This role is ideal for someone seeking prep cook jobs near Camp Verde, nonprofit kitchen work, or mission-driven food service employment. The Prep Cook assists with food preparation, oversees kitchen operations when the Culinary Manager is away, and helps ensure safe, timely, and high-quality meal service across ranch homes.
About Rainbow Acres
Rainbow Acres is a Christian community with heart, empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and fulfillment. Every role—including our kitchen team—directly supports this mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Aid in preparation, seasoning, and cooking of meals
- Ensure timely meal service and proper food temperatures
- Supervise and support kitchen crew and Rancher/Resident helpers
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment
- Organize and maintain walk-in coolers and storage areas
- Check in food deliveries for quality and quantity and ensure proper storage
- Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Culinary Manager
- Accurately complete production, sanitation, and operational records
- Inspect kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
- Support food delivery to ranch homes while maintaining sanitation standards
This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strong attention to detail and accountability.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 2–3 years of food service or cooking experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Ability to multitask and maintain strong organization in a fast-paced kitchen
- Reliable, responsible, and team-oriented work ethic
- Ability to work closely with staff, residents, and volunteers
- Possess or obtain a Food Manager’s Card (employer paid)
- Comfortable in a nonprofit / residential care setting
- CPR / First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain - employer paid)
- Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, and respect for residents
Benefits
- Educational Assistance
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
- Supportive, purpose-driven work environment
- Stable full-time schedule
- Free lunch when working
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance