Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for a Dietary Cook on day shift part-time; 6:45am-3:15pm to join our team at our DeSoto location! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

Do you enjoy cooking for small groups? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your culinary skills and experience with modified diets to make a difference for people with disabilities? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including:

STARTING PAY OF $19.00

WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL $2.00

GREAT BENEFITS

FREE TRAINING

Responsibilities:

• Process and Prepare food according to each individuals dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food is hygienically and correctly prepared (consistency), is accurate (verify labels to ensure its the right plate with correct diet - mindful of allergies - assigned to the correct consumer) and follows meal guidelines (portioned correctly)
• Food Service and delivery (food for individuals must be age and developmentally appropriate).
• A variety of routine kitchen duties, including but not limited to: inventory control, assisting with ordering and receiving product, operation of residential and commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing and general cleaning in a residential living environment.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Reliable transportation
• Expected to be able to cook and meet federal and state food/safety regulations.
• Must be capable of dealing tactfully with others.
• Responsible for adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines for safe and sanitary food handling, preparation, service, and storage.
• General supervision will be provided by the Dietary Supervisor and/or the Shift Supervisor, but the employee must be self-directed.
• Experience with modified diets preferred.

Learn more about what it's like to be a member of the Pony Bird team at www.ponybird.org/news

Pony Bird, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V/SO