Cook - Jacksonville, IL

Cook - Jacksonville, IL

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Cooks are responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for clients in accordance with established recipes and menus. They complete advance preparation steps, use kitchen utensils and equipment, and inspect and test food. They ensure proper storage of goods, supplies, and leftovers, clean and organize work and serving areas, and maintain kitchen equipment. They assist in menu planning and training of clients assigned to kitchen duty. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Current state of Illinois, Department of Public Health, Food Protection Manager Certification required
• 6 months training in cooking techniques and procedures required
• Minimum 1 year related work experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand stationary up to two hours at a time regularly, and up to four hours frequently.
• Ability to walk or move about for more than six hours at a time.
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and manual dexterity to manipulate kitchen implements and utensils.
• Normal or corrected vision necessary to read recipes and instructions, and measure or portion food items.
• Color vision and sense of smell necessary to inspect food items for spoilage.

Compensation (based on experience and credentials): Pay Range: $15.00/hr - $18.23/hr Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases.

Benefits at Gateway Foundation:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
• Financial Wellbeing: 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Flexibility and Time Off: 18 paid time off days per year accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance
• Personal Development: Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU's and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Gateway Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets.