Cook- Caminos Program

Prepare meals and snacks in accordance with menus developed by the Director of Support Services and approved by a Dietitian. Maintain sanitary and safe conditions in all food service areas, including the kitchen, coolers, freezers, serving areas, and dining hall. Supervise, instruct, and serve as a positive role model for youth during food preparation and meal service.

Why Join Everstand?

Find joy and purpose in your career. Join an inspired team of professionals who are transforming the lives of youth and enriching communities, one family at a time. 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 will join about 500 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV who empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

Non-Essential Functions

• Approaches concerns, challenges, and opportunities with empathy, attention to detail, active listening, and curiosity.
• Consistently models EVERSTAND’s core values: Safety, Empathy, Relationships, and Impact.
• Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices.
• Attend training and group experiences that strengthen Everstand’s commitment to staff wellness and belonging.
• Models the use of welcoming and respectful language.
• Consistently uses inclusive language in communication and documentation.

Required Education and Experience

• Must have prior training and a working knowledge of quantity food preparation.
• One year of food service experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years food service experience
• Must have prior training and a working knowledge of quantity food preparation.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive youth information.
• Follow HIPAA, State regulations, and organizational policies regarding data handling and communication.
• Fulfill all mandated reporter responsibilities by promptly reporting any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation in accordance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines. Non-Essential Functions
• 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.
• Other than the essential functions of the job listed above, which are provided in detail and directly applicable and required for this position, this written job description is provided as a general guideline of the tasks and duties associated with this position.
• This written job description is not all-inclusive. Employees can and may be asked to perform tasks, duties, and functions beyond those listed in this written job description.
• Employees may be required to perform the tasks, duties, and functions of other positions and jobs as the needs of Everstand arise.
• Refusal to perform job tasks, duties, and functions beyond those listed in this job description may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• This written job description is not a contract and in no way alters the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

Competencies

• All Everstand Core Values: safety, empathy, relationships, and impact.
• Handling Stress Meeting Standards
• Accurate Listening
• Organized Workplace
• Mindfulness
• Personal Accountability
• Attitude towards Honesty
• Crisis response and de-escalation ability
• Task & Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Following Directions
• Customer Service Orientation
• Frequent Interaction with Others
• Attention to Detail
• Empathy and patience with youth experiencing trauma
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced
• OSHA compliance Environments
• Federal and State law compliance
• Confidentiality

Licenses/Certifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background checks (CPS, fingerprinting), drug screening, TB screening, and physical work-readiness.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or/and First Aid/CPR, and Medication Administration as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR) Suitability Determination in accordance with position requirements.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate the possession of a valid driver’s license before employment and the ability to maintain the license and operate a motor vehicle thereafter.
• Ability to pass CPS/UII background check both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass Tuberculosis Screening both before employment and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass a work-readiness physical performed by a certified medical professional both before 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 before employment and randomly thereafter.

This job description is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The employee's signature below affirms the employee’s understanding of the requirements, responsibilities, expectations, and essential functions of the position, and thus the general nature of the role.

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