Cook

Northwood Children's Services is looking to fill the position of Cook. This position is full time.

General Description

The Cook position plays a vital role in supporting and efficiently managing the kitchen and food program at Northwood. Key responsibilities include maintaining a clean and sanitary environment, preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals, and fostering an atmosphere of professionalism and warmth for the children we serve. This role offers an opportunity for culinary creativity, with a preference for candidates skilled in scratch cooking from start to finish. It’s an ideal position for someone looking to transition from the fast-paced restaurant industry to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, or for those seeking a supportive team environment in which to grow and thrive.

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of cooking experience required, with a background in restaurant or institutional cooking.

Benefits

Northwood benefit package for full time employees:

• Medical, Vision & Dental insurance 
• Health Savings Account eligible plans with an employer match between $1000-$2500 per year
• Quarterly Health Reimbursement of $1940 if you are covered on insurance other than Northwood
• Life insurance (employer paid, employee only) equal to 1x total salary
• Flexible Spending Account Option (Limited Flex compatible with HSA and Dependent Care Flex also available)
• 5% employer contribution to 403B pension plan after 1 year of employment and 1000 continuous hours
• (7) paid holidays and (1) Float Holiday for full time employees
• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Student Loan Repayment Program ($5000 a year with no cap after completing 1 year of full-time employment)
• Scholarship program for continuing your education or further your education
• Cooperative (Rental equipment available, special events)
• $250 Referral Bonus (for every candidate you refer that is offered and accepts employment)

Mission

Northwood Children’s Services is looking to hire individuals who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission of building brighter futures for the children and the families we serve. We operate a full continuum of quality mental health treatment programs delivered by passionate, professional and highly trained staff.

Vision

Our vision is to provide the right service at the right time with a focus on integrated and continuous care.

Values

The children, first and foremost; Excellence in all that we do so we become the program of choice in each of the service areas we choose to operate; Provide every opportunity for children and their families to enrich their lives; To continue our rich history and legacy of professionalism and community service; To serve children and families with significant challenges and barriers.

If not us, who? If not here, where?

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Northwood does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local commission.