What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Calo Programs?
Overview
Cook - Full Time
Pay: $16.00 to $18.00 per hour
Location: Lake Ozark, Missouri
Hours: Your choice of Thursday through Sunday or Friday through Monday, 10-hour shifts
As a Prep Cook at Calo Programs, you’ll play a vital role in creating a warm, welcoming environment where quality meals and meaningful connections go hand in hand. You’ll support our culinary team in preparing fresh, nutritious food that not only nourishes our students and staff but also brings a sense of comfort and care to each day.
Each shift, you’ll assist our Chef with meal prep, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and help ensure smooth, nourishing mealtimes. Your work will support the physical and emotional well-being of our students—helping make Calo feel like home. By embodying our core values of Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement, you’ll help create a safe, therapeutic environment where healing begins with a warm meal and a familiar face.
Responsibilities
Prepare and portion meals alongside the Chef to support both students and staff
Follow menu plans and dietary guidelines provided by our Dietitian to ensure consistency and nutrition.
Assist with prepping ingredients and meals in advance for weekends, keeping things smooth and stress-free for the team.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment—because great meals start with a great space.
Bring warmth and positivity to the dining experience, helping students feel at home with every meal.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, health, and safety standards.
- Experience ordering from food service vendors.
- Experience preparing food for large groups.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
Preferred Qualification:
- Valid Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe Certification, preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of cooking experience, preferred.
Benefits
Why Join Calo Programs?
- Comprehensive Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, PTO, and paid parental leave.
- Meaningful Impact: Contribute directly to life-changing experiences for teens and their families, supporting healing and growth.
- Values-Driven Culture: Join a team that prioritizes empathy, growth, and trust, committed to supporting both clients and staff.
- On-Site Benefits: Free meals crafted by our talented chef.
Calo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Calo is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.
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Salary : $16 - $18