Cook - Dietary

Position:          Dietary Cook

Supervisor:    Director of Facilities Management

We are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys!  

Position Summary:

Necco has an opportunity for a career as a Dietary (Cook). This role will add the most value to the company by providing the best customer service to our residents during mealtimes.

Position Requirements:

• Timely prepare and portion food items for meals and snacks according to daily menu, special events and special needs. Preps for upcoming daily meals as assigned.


• Assist in the organization of all foods and service ware used in meal service or for a special event (i.e. foods placed on the serving line, soups, tableware, serving utensils, etc.).


• Prepare food items following recommendation of dietician as well as ODE/mandated requirements.


• Accommodating to a flexible schedule for customer service of clients


• Follow ODJFS regulation to meet residential dietary guidelines.


• Ensure that all food items left over from meal service are stored or disposed of properly.


• Ensure proper amount of food is prepared.


• Ensure all policies and procedures regarding the delivery, receipt, storage of foods and supplies are followed.


• Ensure cleanliness in all cottage kitchens & food service areas according to policy both internal & external i.e. state/local regulations. .


• Ensure that all food items are in proper storage containers.


• Attend at least (3) optional trainings per calendar year


• Other duties as assigned.

Corporate Citizen

• Practice ruthless pragmatism


• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback


• Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles


• Embody the three essential virtues: humble, hungry, and smart


• Drive your individual performance scorecard results


• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

Position Qualifications:

• High School Education or equivalent


• Prior experience/training in food service operations is preferred.


• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks, annual TB tests & any other documentation as required by licensing agency.


• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks




• Background checks including but not limited to FBI, BCI, ARCS, SACWIS/ Alleged Perpetrator Search, & National Sex Offender Registry Search


• An individual is not eligible for employment if either of the following is true: 




• The individual’s alleged perpetrator results show a finding of substantiated abuse or neglect within the past ten years.


• The individual is listed on the national sex offender public website.






• Adult/Child CPR/First Aid


• Knowledgeable computer skills including accessing email, internet & Microsoft office. 

• Interact in a pleasant and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, agencies, patients, and patient’s families to promote a team effort through cooperation and respect for fellow employees.


• Carrying/lifting/transferring (min 50 lb.), communicating, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, standing, walking and repetitive activity. Performing physical interventions.


• Ability to see, hear, feel, and verbalize.


• May be exposed to fumes/odors, body fluids/blood/tissue.

• Complete required hours of orientation training and any other training required by regulations.

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

I, ________________________________________, have read this job description and fully understand the qualification and requirements set forth herein.

I further understand that this job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job, but rather is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal elements of the job.  I understand that I am additionally responsible for any other duties assigned to me.

In applying for/accepting this position, I indicate that I can perform the functions outlined in this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.