Cook at Leader Dogs for the Blind

Leader Dogs for the Blind, an international organization based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, has been empowering individuals who are blind or low vision for over 85 years. We provide comprehensive guide dog services and orientation and mobility training, equipping individuals with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Our life-changing work is provided free of charge, and we are 100% philanthropically funded. Our mission is driven by 191 dedicated team members and more than 1,000 volunteers who advocate alongside our clients to create a more equitable world.

Why work at Leader Dogs for the Blind?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off front loaded on first day of employment
• Annual merit-based pay increases
• Dog friendly office
  
  

Summary

This position is responsible for all activity during the shift including the food preparation, cooking, handling special dietary issues and general cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares the scheduled menu items for the shift, will include preparation of general client meals and following required dietary plans for special diets.
• Coordinates with the kitchen supervisor on any special diet issues including communicating food items needed and maintaining appropriate records.
• Assists with supervision of the kitchen during the shift ensuring that meals are prepared and distributed in a timely fashion, cleanliness and sanitation standards are maintained and work areas are left clean.
• Responsible for sanitation and quality control of food including proper temperature, handling and storage of food.
• Provides service support as needed to the kitchen area such as assisting aides with meal service, putting away stock, dish washing, etc.
• Will be cross trained in Residence Services managing all the operational aspects of a front desk process so that team members will respond promptly when clients require ordinary or emergency assistance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.