We’re looking for a reliable, motivated Cook to join our team at Home of the Innocents. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a strong work ethic, is committed to providing high quality meals and can work well with a team. If this aligns with your strengths and you have a heart for service, we want to hear from you!
A Day in the Life As a Cook you will follow recipes, prepare and serve food while adhering to federal, state, and local standards and regulations, and ensure that quality food service is always maintained by following established policies and procedures.
Shifts Available • Full time; hours will vary by department needs • Rotating weekend shifts will be required
How This Position Contributes to our Mission • Ensure daily that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. • Daily prep of meal items as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Director of Food Services. • Complete necessary paperwork, forms, reports, and data collections, including temperature logs, as mandated by state and local authorities, daily. • Maintain cleanliness in work areas by adhering to established cleaning schedules, ensuring equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored or turned off before departure each day. • Adhere to all HACCP procedures, including proper hand washing, safe handling of potentially hazardous foods, and monitoring critical control points, as part of daily routines. • Assist with departmental projects as assigned or required.
Skills and Qualifications • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English. • Must have basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication). • Must have the ability to adapt to the needs of the residents, staff, and visitors. • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. • Serv-Safe certification is preferred.
What You’ll Receive as a Valued Member of Home of the Innocents • A trauma-informed environment • Comprehensive benefits package • Generous leave time • 401(k) with employer match • Training and certification opportunities
Who We Are Home of the Innocents is approaching our 150th anniversary. As one of Louisville's longest running non-profits, we are dedicated to supporting children and families in our community. Our mission is to enrich lives with hope, health, and happiness. As one of only two certified Sanctuary Organizations in Kentucky, we prioritize safety and recovery through trauma-informed practices. Our leadership is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and values-led workforce.
Home of the Innocents Impact • Total service recipients in 2025: 3,976 • Campus size: 22 acres located near downtown Louisville • Residential Treatment Program: Second largest in Kentucky • Only dedicated emergency shelter in the city • 10 different programs serving children and families, providing services such as: ◦ Therapeutic and residential treatment for youth with complex behavioral and emotional needs ◦ Emergency shelter for children in crisis ◦ Foster care and adoption support ◦ Community-based behavioral health programs • Kosair for Kids Complex Care Center (KCC): Only facility in Kentucky serving medically complex young adults and children, and 1 of only 12 in the nation.
If you are passionate about making a difference for children, families, and our community, we invite you to APPLY NOW!
