Cook

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care.

Cook

“We are such an inclusive organization, we don’t turn anybody away. Everybody is welcome. Working here, I feel like family. I’ve never felt so appreciated working in a place before. They really take care of you here, listen to your concerns and act on them. It’s just amazing! And it’s really easy to make it amazing when the people you work with are amazing.”

Shari Conley, Joliet Early Learning Center (Joliet, IL)

Culture of Care

The ELCD program at OHU is known for its closely-knit teams who often work together for years at a time! The team members join their shared love of educating young children towards creating a warm and positive working environment. New employees who come from a corporate environment quickly fall in love with the atmosphere at an OHU child development center!

What You Would Be Doing

• Attending related in-service training and staff meetings as required
• Maintaining inventory and safeguard the storage of food, equipment, and supplies
• Preparing meals that are appetizing and nutritional for the children
• Assisting with food preparation as it relates to special events
• Assisting in preparation and maintenance of food reports and records as required by Food Program
• Maintaining order, sanitation and cleanliness in the serving of food, including eating utensils, kitchen equipment and storage area
• Planning, recommending, and carrying out suitable and efficient methods of food service, working within assigned budget
• Planning and posting monthly menus, consulting dietician or nurse on general matters of nutrition and special diets, assisting teacher/staff as it relates to nutrition
• Estimating food consumption, requisition purchases and maintaining adequate food, kitchen and dining room supplies including utensils and serving ware, checking supplies for quality and quantity
• Preparing all meals, breakfast and lunch for assigned program, complying with COA regulations
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Supportive leadership that provides classroom support, ongoing professional development opportunities, and an open-door policy
• Guaranteed 40-hour work week and flexible scheduling options
• Monthly staff morale boosting
• Opportunities to expand and grow your career
• You will also be part of a well-respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) that has a seat in community partnerships
  
  

In Addition, You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• 3 time off banks! Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days; up to 6 paid personal days and up to 5 paid sick days annually
• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability options
• Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
• Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans
• Agency paid long term disability after 1 year of employment
  
  

What We Will Expect Of You

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Food Manager Certification preferred
  
  

One Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.