Kitchen Staff Cook - PT and weekends

About the role

Logan River Academy has an open part-time weekend shift kitchen staff cook position. Logan River Academy is a residential treatment center and fully accredited school for adolescent youth ages 12‑18, serving students with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, oppositional behavior, bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, ADHD, impulse control, peer pressure, anger management, self‑esteem, grief/loss, family relationships, communication, academic struggles, or other setbacks. The mission is to provide support and structure that helps students make informed choices, achieve success, and access necessary academic and therapeutic assistance. LRA is committed to quality care and mentoring for youth with autism and other mental health disorders, offering competitive benefits and wages, on‑the‑job training, flexible schedules, and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and serving meals.
• Washing dishes after meals.
• Ensuring the care and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining area, including general cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and taking out garbage.
• Daily deep cleaning during designated hours.
• Coordinating with coworkers for future meal preparation.
• Communicating with clients to understand their needs while adhering to company guidelines, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and keeping them engaged.
• Communicating with additional staff regarding residents' special needs and assignments.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handlers Permit required.
• Good communication skills: listening, speaking, and collaborating.
• One year of previous experience in a commercial kitchen setting preferred (training provided for the right candidate).
• Energetic and resilient.
• Patient and compassionate.
• Ability to pass a background check (required).
• Physically able to bend, stand, stoop, or sit for long periods.
• Continuous use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and wages.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Flexible schedules.

Pay

$17 per hour, depending on relevant work experience.

Schedule

Part‑time weekend shift.