Food Service Assistant - Cook

Nexus Family Healing is hiring for a Food Service Assistant II (Cook) to join our team in Manteno, IL. If you have a passion for food, experience in cooking techniques, kitchen equipment use, food safety protocols, and the ability to work under pressure, apply now to be considered for this opportunity!

 At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.  

Position Summary: Partner with the food service team in preparing and delivering balanced meals to residents while following food and safety guidelines. You will provide oversight and occasional direction to the Food Service Staff while performing food receiving, inventory and maintenance and contributing to a safe and compliant food service environment.  

Schedule & Pay:

• Shift: Full-Time weekdays and some weekends; 6:00 am-2:30 pm 
• Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Floating Holidays!
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• Internships opportunities
• And much more!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages for daily resident meals and snacks, as well as for other Nexus Indian Oaks events.
• Maintain sanitation of all areas and supplies involved with food storage, preparation and service.
• Wash, maintain and store dishes, utensils, cooking/baking equipment, supplies, etc.
• Ensure proper disposal of food and garbage processing.
• Assist in inventory receiving, stocking and maintenance
• Assist with daily meal menu planning in compliance with all nutritional and regulatory standards and requirements.
• Assist with coordinating menus of food and beverage items for special events, meetings, or other gatherings sponsored by the Nexus Indian Oaks.
• Maintain accurate and timely records on meal counts, food usages, etc., as directed.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding resident issues, background and treatment; comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality rules for residents and their families. 
• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.

 Required Education and Licensure:

• High School diploma or GED.   
• Certificate in food handling. 
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. 
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Prefer one (1) year of experience in a professional kitchen setting, including hands-on work with cooking, food preparation, and line service. 

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. 
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. 
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. 
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. 
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.  

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. 
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. 
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. 
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. 
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards. 

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!