Cook (Kitchen) - On With Life

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We have both full-time and part-time positions available, with typical shifts 5:30am-2pm or 10am-7pm, though we have some flexibility on start and end times. Holidays are on a rotating schedule, Cooks work approximately 2-3 major or minor holidays per year (with special holiday pay). 

Our Cook positions start at $16/hour for minimal experience. We do annual raises based on budget capacity, and you also have the opportunity for a discretionary bonus at your anniversary. The full-time Cook position is eligible for subsidized health and dental insurance, vision insurance, free life and long-term disability insurance, a 401k match, PTO and long-term sick pay, and other benefits. Please see this link for more details: https://www.onwithlife.org/careers/benefits/. We are also a qualified not-for-profit employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

There is great joy in watching someone thrive after their injury, including enjoying their favorite snacks or meals. Healthy food is a critical part of the care of our persons served, and you can be a large part of that journey, making memories with them along the way. We are a not-for-profit organization founded by survivors and their families, and each person served is a new member of that family. Our kitchen crew is amazing and we are looking for extraordinary Cooks like you to join us!

What do Cooks at On With Life do?

• prepare and serve high quality, nutritious meals to persons served, families, guests and staff
• adhere to person-specific dietary restrictions or needs
• maintain a safe kitchen and dining space that adheres to facility, industry and regulatory standards

An excellent candidate for our Cook position meets the following criteria:

• Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions
• Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change
• Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student
• Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard
• Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential
• Has a couple years experience in a role as a cook
• Has experience with institutional, hospitality or healthcare meal preparation and kitchen operations
• Ability to be flexible with schedule
  

Please note that the federal government requires that our employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption. We may not be able to proceed with employment if you cannot meet one of these requirements.

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.

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