$500 Sign-On Bonus

****Average hourly rate is $19.09 (including wage, incentives, bonuses, overtime, shift differential, etc.)****

Assistant Cook

Pathway Family Services, LLC. provides resources for youth and families through their Independent Living Program, TRAIL (Teens Reaching Adult Independent Living), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility, Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), outpatient services and specialized foster care services.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of nutritional needs of children up to the age of 18 and the required quantity and type of food edible for children. At least one year of experience with cooking and preparing menus preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age based on the state requirement of being at least 3 years older than the oldest resident.

Valid driver’s license and meet agency underwriting standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life insurance
• 401(k) Match
• 25 days of personal leave in first year of employment
• Longevity bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Program
• Referral program

The Family Initiative, Inc. is the parent company providing services in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. We provide service to these areas through our affiliates: TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma and Texas Family Initiative in Texas. Pathway Family Services is an affiliate in Kansas offering additional services to youth and families. Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions is an affiliate supporting the TFI Family of Companies and other Nonprofits.

As an Assistant Cook, you will assist in the preparation of nutritious and healthy meals and snacks to residents.

• Develops meal and snack menus for residents and staff at the facility. Meals will meet required nutritional values of the four food groups during the day.
• Ensures that menus are posted weekly for staff and residents to see.
• Orders required food and supplies to ensure meals are prepared as scheduled.
• Ensures that substitute food is available for residents unable to eat specific foods due to religious beliefs (as supported and verified by parent/guardian), allergies, or as medically prescribed.
• Ensures kitchen is well maintained and cleaned. Reports maintenance needs for major appliances to Cook.
• Practices sanitary methods of food handling and storage. Ensures food is properly stored in containers and space to prevent contamination.
• Maintains the kitchen and kitchen supplies in working order. Discards chipped or broken utensils, supplies, and equipment as directed by Cook.
• Ensures safety of residents and staff by properly locking up all sharps and cleaning supplies.
• Ensures food is properly labeled and dated.
• Ensures all eating and cooking utensils are clean and properly stored after use.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings or events planned by the facility for parents and/or residents, as requested.
• Ensures food proportions and type of food served are appropriate to all ages of residents.
• Provides information to Cook and appropriate staff regarding importance of proper nutrition and food groups that can be taught to the residents.
• Works with facility staff to accomplish daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding number of residents and staff served.
• Follows all KDH&E regulations in regard to residential treatment facilities.
• Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site.
• Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
• Advocates, promotes, and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions, including menu choices as feasible.
• Develops, promotes, and practices teamwork in all activities.

If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, join our team today!

TFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please visit www.tfifamily.org/employment