About the position
The Cook position at Casa Grande Academy is a vital role within a supportive and nurturing environment dedicated to helping adolescents achieve personal victory and success. Casa Grande Academy is a 32-bed staff-secure residential behavioral health facility that serves moderate to high-risk adjudicated and non-adjudicated males aged 10-18. The facility utilizes evidence-based treatment methodologies to provide clinical and therapeutic services, equipping residents with the necessary tools, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline to lead successful lives. The Cook will play an essential part in this mission by ensuring that residents receive nutritious and well-prepared meals, which are crucial for their overall well-being and development. In this role, the Cook will be responsible for assisting the dietary team in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the residents. This position also involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area, washing dishes, taking inventory of food supplies, and performing other related duties as requested. The Cook will work closely with the dietary team to ensure that all meals meet the dietary needs of the residents and adhere to health and safety standards. This position is not only about cooking but also about contributing to a positive and supportive environment that fosters growth and development for the young individuals in our care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the dietary team with the preparation of meals for residents.
- Cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Wash dishes and clean the kitchen area.
- Take inventory of food supplies and report any shortages.
- Perform other job duties as requested by the dietary team.
Requirements
- Food Service experience is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment
- Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company provided AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending program
- 401K after sixty days
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Daily Pay - A company sponsored benefit that allows employees to access a portion of their base wages in advance of their payday.
- Free Meals
