Cook

Join our team!

The Divided Sky Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, is seeking applicants to join our team and make a difference. We are an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont, whose mission is to provide supportive and compassionate programming to individuals and their families affected by addiction.

We are looking for a cook to join our kitchen team! Create delicious and healthy meals for our guests.

General Description

The Cook will prepare, and portion meals based on dietary needs of guests at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. This position will assist in serving meals in a positive manner and maintain clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas and equipment.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests, paying close attention to special diets
• Ensure compliance with any state specific regulations.
• Take food temperatures prior to serving meals, making sure thermometer is calibrated.
• Take temperature reading and record for refrigerator, freezer, and water on a daily basis.
• Clean kitchen on a daily basis, wash all dishes, pots and pans using proper dilution of sanitizer. Wipe down all counters, refrigerators, etc.
• Serve meals and snacks and clear tables.
• Observe members for change in condition or unusual occurrences. Escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Confidentiality: Must adhere to and respect all DSRRP policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests.  This includes written and verbal communication regarding past, present, or future guests’ identity, address, and presenting problems.   
• Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission.

Education, Experience, Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
• Current Allergen Awareness Certificate and be Serve Safe certified or be willing to obtain upon hire.
• Experience working in food services with knowledge of food service sanitation, proper food handling and preparation preferred
• Ability to read menus/recipes and ingredients
• Ability to track kitchen inventory and order items promptly to avoid a deficient inventory
• Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card