Cook

Cook

Harry Meyering Center (HMC) supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities, helping them live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Job Purpose
Do you enjoy cooking and preparing meals for others? Join the Harry Meyering Center team as a Cook! In this role, you'll prepare meals, plan menus, and help ensure the individuals we support receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.
You'll play an important role in creating a positive mealtime experience while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Retention Bonus: Eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus!

Schedule

• Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Thursday and Friday: 5:30 AM–1:30 PM
• Every other weekend: 5:30 AM–1:30 PM
• Please note that this schedule includes early morning shifts and every-other-weekend availability.

• Interact with individuals genuinely and respectfully
• Support and/or provide for the dietary needs of individuals
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, support team-oriented work environments, and provide safe working environments
• Attend and complete all required training and in-services
• Prepare meals according to the schedule and individual(s) dietary needs
• Pursue professional growth and development
• Must deliver groceries and pick up supplies in all types of weather
• Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all written or verbal communications, both external and internal to HMC
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures

• Paid Training
• Holiday pay and Overtime opportunities
• Benefits for full-time employees:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
• Make a Difference: help provide nutritious meals and create a positive daily experience for the people we support

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED
• Prior cooking experience or training is not preferred but not required
• Must be self-motivated and exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills
• The candidate must have basic knowledge of technology programs. The candidate must also be able to use and/or be willing to learn technology for daily charting
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted
• Must pass an MN Department of Human Services Background Study

If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professionals and joining our team please feel free to reach out via email: hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone: (507)387-8281

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.