Cook/team member jobs in Peoria, IL

About Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL): CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 450 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 159 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don't just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. Here at CHAIL, employees experience a “People First - Culture of Care” working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does! About the position: This position involves all aspects of preparing, cooking and cleaning up meals for our Residential Youth Farm location and Kiefer School. This is a part-time position that may include weekends and some holidays, as well as some special events. This position also requires lifting, being on your feet a majority of the day, and client and agency staff contact on a daily basis. Job Function: Prepares food for clients and meetings; maintains cleanliness and sanitation of food service area. Job Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions Food Handlers/Food Managers Certification and previous food service experience preferred Ability to work cooperatively with others Alertness, accuracy and dexterity to handle and maintain equipment efficiently and safely Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative in preparing food and maintaining efficient and sanitary standards of operation Ability to organize time efficiently to meet deadlines Ability to work independently Flexible in schedule in order to work shifts as needed, demonstrates maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in children, staff and families served Speaking and hearing ability to allow for effective oral and written communication of information Ability to transport self to other agency locations and to pick needed supplies Emotional stamina to handle job-related stress Ability to stand and walk most of the working day Physical strength and dexterity to stoop for, reach for and lift Litton equipment and supplies and push and pull carts Physical ability to sweep, mop and/or scrub kitchen surfaces including floors, walls, sinks, ovens, etc. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Must be able to remove hot, heavy food from oven Must be able to maneuver heavy loads of trays, dishes or food containers Ability to work in heated area (up to 110 degrees) while working around stoves and ovens and in cold areas (down to -20 degrees) in deep freeze area Benefits: PTO (paid-time-off) accrual 3 weeks first year (maximum accrual of 60 hours) Sick Leave- 4 hours accrued the 1st of the month 401K with company match Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Opportunity to further education CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.