FSRI Line Cook

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

Position Summary:South County Academy is a dedicated residential and educational community committed to helping adolescents thriveacademically emotionally and socially. Our goal is to create a safe nurturing environment where every young person feels valued supported and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that nutritious thoughtfully prepared meals are a cornerstone of that care fueling both body and mind.

As a Line Cook in our 24/7 residential and school setting youll do more than prepare mealsyoull help create moments of comfort stability and joy for the youth in our care. Your work will directly support their health learning and emotional well-being. From early-morning breakfasts before class to warm dinners after a long day youll be part of the daily rhythm that makes our program feel like home.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare a wide variety of hot and cold dishes snacks and special dietary items according to approved menus that meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements
• Adjust recipes for large-volume production portion control and cost efficiency
• Assist in menu development or suggest variations when needed
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure safety
• Maintain strict adherence to state and local health department sanitation requirements
• Practice safe food handling including proper storage refrigeration and cross-contamination prevention
• Set up and stock stations with ingredients equipment and utensils before service
• Operate and maintain food service equipment (ovens fryers grills salad bars)
• Perform routine cleaning and inspection of kitchen areas and appliancesRotate and store food supplies properly
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to supervisors
• Requisition supplies and equipment based on usage estimates
• Apportion and serve meals to students and/or staff in a timely consistent manner
• Train and evaluate assigned kitchen staff or residents on food service duties
• Maintain a clean organized and welcoming serving environment.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and order delivery
• Communicate order status kitchen needs and safety concerns to team members
• Support team morale and maintain professional boundaries when working with students

QUALIFICATIONS:

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Safety and hygiene standards regulationsIndustrial kitchen tools and equipment & cooking methods techniquesNutrition and special dietary requirementsVolume preparationportioncontrol and food preservationInventory Control System
• Previousexperience in industrial kitchensrequired
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handling and preparation certificate
• At least 1 year of culinary work experience
• Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skillsa must
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position requires community visits employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Current drivers license reliable transportationregistrationand auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and officesite which could include using walkwaysstairsand/or elevators
• Ability tolift upto 20lbs
• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniquesutilizingHandle with Care when necessary

Dont meet every single requirement Here at FSRI were dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If youre excited about one of our career opportunities but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and diverse and inclusive teams working across the Health Healing Home and Hope divisions are experts in their fields delivering strategies to positively impact provide services statewide and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidates relevant and transferable experience certifications licenses degree and language ability.