Cook- Caminos Program

Position Summary

Prepare meals and snacks in accordance with menus developed by the Director of Support Services and approved by a Dietitian. Maintain sanitary and safe conditions in all food service areas, including the kitchen, coolers, freezers, serving areas, and dining hall. Supervise, instruct, and serve as a positive role model for youth during food preparation and meal service.

Why Join Everstand?

Find joy and purpose in your career. Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities, one family at a time. Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You will join about 500 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

Non-Essential Functions

• Approaches concerns, challenges, and opportunities with empathy, attention to detail, active listening, and curiosity.
• Consistently models EVERSTAND’s core values: Safety, Empathy, Relationships, and Impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices.
• Attend training and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to staff wellness and belonging.
• Models the use of welcoming and respectful language.
• Consistently uses inclusive language in communication and documentation.
  
  

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.
  
  

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive youth information.
• Follow HIPAA, State regulations, and organizational policies regarding data handling and communication.
• Fulfill all mandated reporter responsibilities by promptly reporting any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines. Non-Essential Functions
• 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.
• Other than the essential functions of the job listed above, which are provided in detail and directly applicable and required for this position, this written job description is provided as a general guideline of the tasks and duties associated with this position.
• This written job description is not all-inclusive. Employees can and may be asked to perform tasks, duties, and functions beyond those listed in this written job description.
• Employees may be required to perform the tasks, duties, and functions of other positions and jobs as the needs of Everstand arise.
• Refusal to perform job tasks, duties, and functions beyond those listed in this job description may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• This written job description is not a contract and in no way alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship.
  
  

Competencies

• All Everstand Core Values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
• Handling Stress Meeting Standards
• Accurate Listening
• Organized Workplace
• Mindfulness
• Personal Accountability
• Attitude towards Honesty
• Crisis response and de-escalation ability
• Task & Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Following Directions
• Customer Service Orientation
• Frequent Interaction with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Empathy and patience with youth experiencing trauma
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced
• OSHA compliance Environments
• Federal and State law compliance
• Confidentiality
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

Possess a valid driver’s license.

Must pass background checks (CPS, fingerprinting), drug screening, TB screening, and physical work-readiness.

Must obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or/and First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration as required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) Suitability Determination in accordance with position requirements.

Bilingual Differential

Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English or other relevant languages) may be eligible for a language differential based on program needs and demonstrated language proficiency.

Supervisory Responsibility

n/a

Work Environment

Due to the nature of the organization, occasional exposure to a residential and school environment where challenging behaviors, such as physical agitation, physical violence, and/or emotional outbursts, may be exhibited.

Exposure to intense emotional environments; the role requires vigilance, adaptability, and resilience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Able to engage in physical intervention techniques when safety is compromised (upon training)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; move; manipulate; operate; place, handle, or detect objects, tools, or controls; acquire; adjust; ascend/descend; position self; communicate; exchange information; and detect and distinguish. The employee must occasionally move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific detection and discernment abilities include observing, recognizing, comparing, estimating, assessing, perceiving, inspecting, distinguishing, and determining.

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position on our Martinsburg, WV campus. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm est. This position is essential during inclement weather.

Employees must have the ability to work holidays, weekends, and inclement weather shifts as needed. Flexibility is required, and actual schedules are determined by the Unit Supervisor based on program coverage. Mileage reimbursement or agency vehicle provided for approved travel. Leave is available by going through the prescribed leave request process. This position is denoted as essential for emergencies and inclement weather notices.

Travel

Local travel for cross-site coverage may be required.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with internal and external partners and stakeholders, demonstrating empathy, maturity, professionalism, and tact.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize different technology platforms.
• Ability to work in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven effective time management, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, both written and oral.
• Must be computer literate with competence in spreadsheets, databases, and other software utilized by the organization.
• Ability to interact with the public, staff, and clients in a professional, responsive, and trauma-informed manner.
• Ability to develop a sufficient understanding of agency functioning and goals to develop appropriate priorities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in a non-structured environment.
• Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license before employment and the ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.
• Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass Tuberculosis Screening both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check, both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both before employment and randomly thereafter.
  
  

This job description is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee's signature below affirms the employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, expectations, and essential functions of the position, and thus the general nature of the role.

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