Description

Work for Good. Do you want a career with meaning and purpose? Children’s Home Society is one of South Dakota’s leaders in providing services to vulnerable children, women, and families.

As part of Children's Home Society, you will truly Work for Good every day—helping to change the world one day at a time, one child at a time, one woman, one family, one smile, hug, and heart at a time.

Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety is currently seeking a Full Time Cook to help prepare meals and snacks for adults, kids, and on-duty staff. 

What You'll Do: 

Your responsibilities as a Full Time Cook include:

• Food Preparation: Fulfill menu requirements and serve meals.
• Cleaning Duties: Wash pots and pans, trays, dishes, etc. Take out kitchen trash to outside trash bins. 
• Food Storage: Cover, label and date all suitable leftovers for storage. 
• Cleanliness: Maintain personal cleanliness, as well as cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas. 
• Compliance: Take and record food temperatures at mealtime. Take and record refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing machine temperatures.
• Professional Development: Attend team meetings as required. Participate in required in-service training. 

 What We'll Love About You: 

• Must be able to get important points across, written and oral, and understand the needs of children.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks to maximize productive results. Deadlines are met and services expediently delivered.
• Must be able to contribute as a team member so as to promote the achievement of team goals. Cooperatively and respectfully interacts with other team members to encourage positive results.

Schedule: 

Week 1: Monday 10:30am-7:00pm, Tuesday 10:30am-7:00pm, Wednesday 10:30am-7:00pm, Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm, Saturday 9:30am-6:00pm

Week 2: Sunday 9:30am-6:00pm, Monday 10:30am-7:00pm, Wednesday 10:30am-7:00pm, Thursday 10:30am-7:00pm, Friday 10:30am-7:00pm. 

Compensation: $20.00/hr up to a $2/hr shift differential (Depending on Experience/Education)

Benefits:

• Health Benefits: Two health insurance options – Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (automatic employer contribution with enrollment in a HDHP). Vision. Dental.
• Additional Benefits: Employer paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident plans. Employee Assistance Program.
• Student Loan Payments & Tuition Reimbursement: Qualifying employees are eligible for up to $200 per month in Tuition Reimbursement or Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package. 10 paid holidays. 8 hours “Day of Service” for volunteering in the community
• Employee Referral Bonus: Current employees who refer an employee to work at CHS can earn up to $1,000.
• Retirement: Qualifying employees receive a guaranteed employer contribution with 100% vesting

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree or GED required. 
• Experience: Some experience in quantity food production preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be over 21 years of age.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Exposure to tools, utensils, equipment, and cleaning materials, requiring attentive and safe utilization.

Must successfully complete all required background/pre-employment checks. EEO/AA.