Kitchen Cook at Children's Charity - Mechanicsburg, United States - Board Of Child Care B W

Description

Job Description

To prepare meals and snacks in accordance with menus planned by the Director of Support Services and approved by a Dietician. The cook is responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen, coolers, freezers, serving area and dining hall at all times. He/she supervises, teaches and role models for youth.

New name, same enduring commitment.

This year, we are celebrating 150 years of serving children and families through our work to enrich communities, one family at a time. As we reflected on our history and contemplated our bright future, one thing become clear: the name "Board of Child Care" no longer represented the vast array of services we offer. We are thrilled to share that our name has changed to Everstand Our holistic range of residential, mental and behavioral health support, trauma recovery, case management, and educational services will continue to grow and expand. Learn more about our rebrand at

• Model and act in accordance with Evertand's core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with Everstand's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen Everstand's commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.
• Demonstrate and practice Everstand's leadership mindset, "Choose kindness. Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen."
• Prepare meals according to the menu and Dietary Supervisor.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Prepare meals for special functions and packed meals.
• Check items that are delivered, unpack and store them in the appropriate area.
• Communicate with the Dietary Supervisor weekly for food and other supplies.
• Record cooler, freezer, and food temperatures daily on the forms provided.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position on our Mechanicsburg, PA campus. Days and hours of work are Sunday through Saturday, depending on the shift, hours of operation can be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This position is essential during inclement weather.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have prior training and a working knowledge of quantity food preparation.
• One year of food service experience.
  

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years food service experience
• Must have prior training and a working knowledge of quantity food preparation.

• Accrue vacation at the rate of 3 weeks per year, plus two floating holidays to use, plus nine paid holidays when Everstand is closed.
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Up to 3% annual match to retirement contributions
• Health insurance is available via CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Applicants are welcome to request our full benefit guide for further details.

Everstand is an equal opportunity employer by choice committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate