Cook

What is this job?

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals and snacks in accordance with menus planned by the Director of Support Services and approved by a Dietician. The cook is responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in the kitchen, coolers, freezers, serving area and dining hall at all times. He/she supervises, teaches and role models for youth.

What is this company?  Everstand? 

Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations.  You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

What does the benefits package look like? 

• Accrue vacation at the rate of three weeks per year, plus two floating holidays to use, plus 10 paid holidays when Everstand is closed.  That is over 30 days of time off per calendar year! 


• Paid sick and bereavement leave


• Up to 3% annual match to retirement contributions


• Health insurance is available via CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.  

What does this job do specifically?

• Model and act in accordance with EVERSTAND’s core values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.


• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices. Partner with EVERSTAND’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee to build (and participate) in trainings and group experiences that strengthen EVERSTAND’s commitment to EDI. Model the use of inclusive language.


• Demonstrate and practice EVERSTAND’s leadership mindset, “Choose kindness.  Solve problems and learn together. Make it happen.”  


• Prepare meals according to the menu and Dietary Supervisor.


• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.


• Prepare meals for special functions and packed meals.


• Check items that are delivered, unpack and store them in the appropriate area.


• Communicate with the Dietary Supervisor weekly for food and other supplies.


• Record cooler, freezer, and food temperatures daily on the forms provided.

What experience and education do I need?

Required Education and Experience

• One year of food service experience. 


• Must have prior training and a working knowledge of quantity food preparation.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED


• Two years food service experience 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all staff using established committees, performance improvement teams, individual meetings, in-service training and other identified means.


• Ability to present him/her self in a neat and professional manner, practicing acceptable personal hygiene and be reliable/timely.


• Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license prior to employment and ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.


• Ability to effectively relate to youth, parents/legal guardians, professional and support staff.


• Effective oral and written communication.


• Ability to effectively organize priorities and manage dining hall activities.


• Have an understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special needs population.


• Ability to effectively read and follow recipes.


• Ability to keep an electronic calendar (Outlook)


• Ability to pass TCI certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter


• Ability to pass CPR/First aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
  


• Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.


• Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.


• Ability to pass a Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Check both prior to employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.


• Ability to pass a drug screen via urinalysis both prior to employment and randomly thereafter.

This job description is a general outline of the duties and requirements involved in this role. A full job description will be provided to candidates during the interview process. 

Everstand is an equal-opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.