Cook

Location: East Chicago, IN

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.
Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?
The Cook I is responsible for completing assigned kitchen responsibilities related to all food preparation. The Cook I will prepare meals, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

What are the hours?

• 1st Shift (5:30am-1:30pm; Rotating Weekends)

 Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting pay $17.36/hr
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Aids in maintaining a clean and organized storeroom and coolers / freezers by making sure to return product to its correct location, breaking down boxes as needed, and monitoring best by dates on food
• Assists in maintaining the cafeteria, kitchen, and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner which meets licensing requirements
• Completes all documentation and essential paperwork accurately and legibly as needed [sanitation logs, food temperature records, cleaning logs, etc.]
• Follow recipes and menus for cooking and preparing meals
• Reviews and accurately follows meal count information to ensure food items are accurately divided for meals occurring at both main and satellite kitchens

What you need to be considered:

• Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
• Basic math skills and reading/writing are required
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks
• Valid Indiana driver’s license preferred
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical required

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