POSITION TITLE:
Cook LOCATION: Louisville, KY STATUS: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt PROGRAM: Unity House Family Emergency Shelter REPORTS TO: Lead Cook INTRODUCTION: Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education. When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following: Health and Wellness Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) Health and Wellness Program Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Flexible Spending Account Health Spending Account Short Term Disability MetLife Legal Plans Financial Wellbeing Competitive Compensation Packages Life Insurance (company paid) 403b retirement plan with company fund matching Employee discounts *Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness) *All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one Work Culture Commitment Committee Justice Committee Integrity Committee Compassion Committee Retention Committee Training & Development VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program VOA University - Staff Development VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: In conjunction with the Lead Cook, the cook will prepare meals and maintain the kitchen area. WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR THIS ROLE: Experience in food preparation is necessary, and the ability to follow a menu is a requirement. A high school diploma or equivalent is needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare and serve meals. 2. Help on special activities or occasions. 3. Work independently on scheduled meals. 4. Maintain personal hygiene. 5. Help maintain food service standards in compliance with regulations. 6. Adhere to schedule developed by head cook. 7. Follow directions of head cook. 8. Aid in completion of kitchen tasks. 9. Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) duties as assigned by supervision & PQI Committee. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
