School Cook

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Cook to join our Food Services team. In this role, you will support the preparation, organization, and delivery of meals in accordance with established dietary plans and food safety protocols. Your work helps create a comfortable and consistent dining experience that directly supports the health and well-being of our students and team members.  This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys kitchen work, values consistency and cleanliness, and wants to be part of a mission-driven team.

As a School Cook you will:

• Prepares nutritional meals according to menus. Prepares special meals as needed for picnics, Special Olympics, birthdays, holidays, parties, off-grounds activities, and executive lunches.  This may involve food preparation, cooking, and baking.
• Responsible for checking menus daily and for looking ahead for future necessities such as taking out frozen foods for the next day.
• In absence of the Food Service Supervisor, provides supervision of the Kitchen Assistants in their duties and assists when necessary.
• Serves meals according to dietary needs.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen area and equipment according to the State Board of Health standards.
• Stores food at proper temperatures; disposes of all kitchen garbage/refuse.
• Assists in annual inventory and monitors care and use of Agency supplies and materials.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in food preparation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skill in cooking a variety of foods in large quantities, in a commercial setting/school preferred.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds unassisted and up to 80 pounds with assistance, bending, twisting, reaching, ability to remain in a serving line or washing dishes for a period of up to 2 hours, sitting periods of up to one hour.
• Able to use good judgment, make quick decisions, and use strong problem-solving skills. Able to communicate well with co-workers and students.
• Ability to maintain self-composure and self-control.
• Able to recognize students who are required to adhere to special dietary requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand recipes.
• Effective working alone and as a member of a team.

Schedule

• This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position that requires availability to work 1st Shift hours (staying as late as 6pm) as well as alternating weekends, and a holiday rotation.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• On-demand Access to Earned Wages

• Student Loan Pay Down Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Life & Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Life Insurance Options

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• My Voyage Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Childcare Search Assistance

• Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot

• Pet Insurance Discount

We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners lives.

Additional Information

Pay Rate: $19.75/hour

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

• Passion

• Accountability

• Teamwork

• Openness

• Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!

MyPath is proudly Majority Women Employee-Owned, with women leading at every level from the frontline to the boardroom. Our strength comes from all of us. Every Owner, regardless of gender, plays a vital role in shaping our culture, driving our mission, and building a workplace where opportunity and ownership are shared by all.

MyPath is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We embrace the unique characteristics, abilities, and life experiences of our employees and believe that equitable and inclusive practices are essential to our success. We value the diversity of our Owners, the individuals we serve, and the communities we engage with.