Cook (Multiple Positions)

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**Job Summary**

We are a company driven by our values **excellence, possibility,

leadership, service, celebration, and integrity**. The Cook is

responsible for food preparation according to KSDE meal program

standards, guidelines and regulations. Cooks are also responsible for

ensuring that meals are nutritious, sanitary and served timely, for

students with therapeutic dietary restrictions along with

neurodevelopmental disabilities. This role ensures that food service

operations support the overall well-being of students in a residential

services environment. ***Flexible Schedule***

As a Cook, You Will

Champion our integrity and nutritional standards by providing customer

service while exhibiting **excellence** through:

• **Nutrition and Meal Preparation:** Prepare and cook balanced,
  
  

nutritious meals that meet the specific dietary needs of students,

following established menus and recipes. Adapt meals to accommodate

special dietary requirements and ensure that all meals are

nutritious and served timely. ***(Excellence)***

• **Sanitation and Safety Compliance:** Ensure that all kitchen
  
  

activities comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food

handling procedures to prevent contamination and ensure client

safety. Ensure that all kitchen areas, utensils, dishes and food

production equipments are sanitized according to health and safety

regulations. **(Integrity)**

• **Client-Centered Service:** Focus on the individual needs of
  
  

students by preparing meals that are both appetizing and appropriate

for their health conditions. Engage with the interdisciplinary team

to continuously improve food services based on client feedback and

dietary needs. **(Service)**

• **Inventory and Resource Management:** Manage kitchen inventory by
  
  

regularly assessing stock levels, ordering supplies, and maintaining

accurate records of food use and expenditures. Ensure that resources

are used efficiently to minimize waste and maintain budgetary

constraints. **(Leadership)**

• **Equipment Maintenance:** Maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
  
  

in a safe, functional state by conducting routine inspection logs

and coordinating repairs as needed. Ensure all equipment is clean,

properly stored, and used according to manufacturer guidelines.

**(Possibility)**

• **Collaboration and Communication:** Work closely with other kitchen
  
  

staff, Nutrition Services Manager, KSDE Consultant and Clinician

providers to ensure that quality of care and services are being

provided. Communicate effectively with team members and community

members to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen and the

delivery of meals. **(Celebration)**

• **Professional Responsibility:** Adhere to code of conduct and
  
  

company policies, review published communications, escalate concerns

through chain of command, and ensure confidentiality. Other duties

as assigned. **(Integrity)**

**Heartspring is a drug-free campus. Heartspring is an EEO employer.**