Cook

Join our exceptional Dietary team at Heinzerling Community!

About us:

Heinzerling Community has been providing exceptional care for over 60 years to hundreds of children and adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. 

At Heinzerling Community, we are committed to providing top-quality care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. With a focus on person-centered approaches and community integration, we strive to create a fulfilling and an enriching experience for those we serve. 

Heinzerling Community values our employees and offer an enriching work environment with ample opportunities for growth.

The Cook is responsible for quality production of resident food, paying close attention to resident likes, dislikes and allergies. The Cook conducts freezer and storeroom inventory. In the absence of the supervisor, the Cook will oversee production, service and cleanup of the kitchen.

PAY RATE HOURS:

(Including shift differentials weekend differential)

9a – 5:30p

$17.75 – $20.75

** Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen. **

 Heinzerling Community is a Substance Free Workplace and does not accommodate the use of drugs or medical marijuana.

Requirements:

Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly and push individuals who weigh up to 200 pounds in wheelchairs. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. 

Must be able to stay awake for the entire shift. 

Job Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare food for residents according to specified textures and portion sizes.
• Consults cook’s worksheets for assignments and coordinates 
• Keeps food at proper temperatures as assigned
• Records dish machine temperature
• Records resident meal tallies
• Fills out substitution list as required
• Assists new associates with on-the-job training
• Washes dishes and pots and pans 
• Washes and puts away own knives and blenders
• Receives, checks in, and stores supplies and groceries
• Advises supervisors of any malfunctioning equipment
• Sweeps and mops kitchen area floor as assigned
• Takes out trash and steam clean trash cans 
• Cleans sprinkler heads within department
• Washes walls, ceilings and performs other heavy cleaning duties

Benefits:

• Paid Training
• Immediate accrual of Paid Time Off
• Retirement plan with 50% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the 1st of the month after only 60 days of employment

To get a better idea of the work environment, check out the Welcome to Heinzerling video on YouTube.