Kitchen Staff Cook - PT Weekends

About the role

Everyone loves food! Do you love cooking and want to feed people? Well, we have the job for you!

Logan River Academy is a residential treatment center and fully accredited school for adolescent youth ages 12‑18. We help students struggling 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 issues, family relationships, communication, academic struggles, or other setbacks in their lives. Our mission is to provide support and structure that helps these students make informed choices, achieve success, and access the necessary academic and therapeutic assistance. At LRA, we're committed to providing quality care and mentoring for youth with autism and other mental health disorders.

We are looking for an energetic entry‑level or experienced cook who works well with others and demonstrates patience with adolescents. A passion for helping others and making a difference in their lives is a bonus.

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 and understanding their needs while adhering to company guidelines, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and keeping them engaged
• Communicating with additional staff regarding the resident's 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
• Preferably one year of previous experience in any commercial kitchen setting (will train 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 of time
• Continuous use of hands for simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds

Pay

$17 per hour, depending on relevant work experience.

Schedule

Part‑time weekend shift.