About the role
2026, 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!
Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Full-Time Cook for our Dietary Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!
What matters to you:
* Starting pay at $16.50 per hour
* Full-Time | 1st Shift
* 8 paid holidays each year
* Double time pay for holiday hours worked
* Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
* 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
* One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
* Tuition reimbursement program available
* On-the-job training
* Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year
What matters to us:
* High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
* Experience in meal service or food preparation preferred
* Ability to demonstrate and follow good sanitary habits
* Ability to read, write, and perform simple math calculations related to food weights and measurements
* Communicate well with others, including staff and the individuals we serve
* Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions and instructions
* Knowledge of proper sanitation, infection control, and food safety practices
* Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
Perform the following duties including but not limited to:
1. Prepares, cooks, and serves hot or cold meals following daily nutritional requirements, physician's orders, and individual preferences as indicated on the individual's meal card.
2. Prepares and serves meals, snacks, and beverages according to WF policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
3. Prepares foods using appropriate methods to conserve nutritional value, enhance flavor and appearance, and transport food when necessary.
4. Prepares foods and liquids to appropriate consistencies as prescribed by physicians.
5. Records food and equipment temperatures as directed.
6. Follows posted menus provided by the Dietician and makes appropriate substitutions when necessary.
7. Follows proper food preparation, storage, cleaning, sanitation, and contamination-control procedures.
8. Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils and, once dried, places them in designated areas.
9. Maintains freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas in a neat and organized manner while following safety and sanitation guidelines.
10. Counts, orders, and inventories food and supplies as needed or directed by the Director of Meal Services.
11. Provides meal services for special events on campus as requested.
12. Supports the individuals we serve by encouraging them to communicate their food likes and dislikes, make choices, and offer suggestions.
Join a team that's making a difference every day. Apply today and become one of our #DifferenceMakers!
Other important information:
· Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.