Job Description

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is currently seeking a talented, motivated and detail oriented Cook to join our team! As a Cook, you would prepare meals from scratch and cook items in batches, load food carts, and ensure the kitchen and equipment is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Shifts available

• Monday-Friday 4:30a-1:00p, 5:00a-2:00p +2 weekends/month (Saturday & Sunday)

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Starting pay: $15.25...up to $17.00/hour based on experiece!
• Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
• Opportunities to be promoted from within!
• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference:

• Have a part in preparing and providing all meals for our clients and staff
• Review and accurately follow meal count information to ensure client safety
• Assist in maintaining the kitchen and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
• Take pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas, to better our clients' wellbeing

What you need to be considered:

• Prior work in a high volume kitchen preferred, but not required
• Valid driver's license strongly preferred
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

Physical Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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