Cook

The Divided Sky Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, is currently taking applications for cooks. We are an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont, whose mission is to provide supportive and compassionate programming to individuals and their families affected by addiction. General Description The Cook will prepare and portion meals based on dietary needs of guests at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. This position will assist in serving meals in a positive manner and maintain clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas and equipment. Accountabilities § Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests, paying close attention to special diets § Ensure compliance with any state specific regulations. § Clean kitchen on a daily basis, wash all dishes, pots and pans using proper dilution of sanitizer. Wipe down all counters, refrigerators, etc. § Confidentiality: Must adhere to and respect all DSRRP policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests. This includes written and verbal communication regarding past, present, or future guests’ identity, address, and presenting problems. § Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and our mission. Qualifications and Knowledge · Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently. · Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules or policy & procedure manuals. · Demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written communication skills. · Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form. Education, Experience, Skills · High School diploma or equivalent · Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check. · Current Allergen Awareness Certificate and be Serve Safe certified or be willing to obtain upon hire. · Experience working in food services with knowledge of food service sanitation, proper food handling and preparation strongly preferred but not required. · Ability to read menus/recipes and ingredients. · Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. · Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card Work Conditions and Physical Requirements § Work Setting: Indoors, environmentally controlled § Body Positioning: Spend time sitting and standing, making repetitive motions, spend time using hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Frequently lift or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. § Communication: Contact with others, electronic mail, in-person discussions, public speaking, telephone, video. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance Shift: 8 hour shift Day shift Morning shift People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person