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Food Service Cook

You enjoy cooking meals that bring people together. You're organized, dependable, and take pride in preparing quality food in a clean and safe environment. Whether you're prepping ingredients, cooking for a large group, or keeping the kitchen running smoothly, you know that a great meal can make a meaningful difference in someone's day.

At First Step House, our Food Services team plays an important role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a welcoming environment.

Starting Pay: $20.81 per hour

Why Join First Step House?

• No late-night shifts
• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to make a difference every day

What You'll Do

As a Food Services Cook, you'll help prepare and serve nutritious meals for clients across our programs while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus
• Completing daily food preparation and kitchen setup
• Cooking banquet- or family-style meals (no individual restaurant orders)
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and Health Department guidelines
• Opening and closing the kitchen each day
• Washing dishes and maintaining a clean work environment
• Receiving, organizing, and storing food deliveries
• Transporting food to nearby First Step House locations as needed
• Assisting with inventory and maintaining an organized kitchen

You'll Thrive In This Role If You...

• Enjoy cooking for groups and serving others
• Take pride in preparing quality meals safely and efficiently
• Are dependable, organized, and able to work independently
• Work well as part of a team
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace
• Can adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced kitchen

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler Permit (or ability to obtain upon hire) (Required)
• Valid driver's license (Required)
• One year of cooking or food service experience (Preferred)
• Experience preparing meals for large groups or institutional settings (Preferred)

About First Step House

First Step House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people build lives of meaning, purpose, and recovery. Every member of our team contributes to creating an environment where individuals can heal, grow, and succeed.

If you're looking for meaningful work with a predictable daytime schedule and the opportunity to positively impact your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us nourish recovery-one meal at a time.