Cook

Join our team!

The Divided Sky Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit, is seeking applicants to join our team and make a difference. We are an abstinence-based 12 Step residential recovery program located in Ludlow, Vermont, whose mission is to provide supportive and compassionate programming to individuals and their families affected by addiction.

We are looking for a cook to join our kitchen team! Create delicious and healthy meals for our guests.

You will be part of a dedicated, high-energy team that believes in showing up for one another and for the people we serve. We value enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, perseverance, professionalism, and a strong sense of shared purpose . If you are experienced in a kitchen and find meaning in helping others thrive, we would love to hear from you!

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Our Team

Our work is serious, meaningful, and deeply human, but it is also filled with moments of joy, connection, music, gratitude, and celebration. We believe recovery opens the door to a fuller life, and our team works every day to help make that possible.

As Cook you will support individuals on their recovery journey by planning and creating nutritious meals and maintaining an orderly and clean kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dependable, enjoys cooking and wants to support mission-driven work. This role reports to our Dining Services Coordinator.

We also believe in caring for the people who care for the mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and retirement planning , with generous paid time off, including Wellness Days.

General Description

The Cook will prepare, and portion meals based on dietary needs of guests at the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. This position will assist in serving meals in a positive manner and maintain clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas and equipment.

Accountabilities

Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests, paying close attention to special diets.

Ensure compliance with any federal, state, or local regulations.

Maintain clean kitchen and work areas at all times.

Serve meals and snacks and clear tables.

Observe members for change in condition or unusual occurrences. Escalate concerns as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

Confidentiality: Must adhere to and respect all DSRRP policies regarding the anonymity and privacy of all guests. This includes written and verbal communication regarding past, present, or future guests’ identity, address, and presenting problems.

Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission.

Education, Experience, Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Current Allergen Awareness Certificate and be Serve Safe certified or be willing to obtain upon hire.

Experience working in food services with knowledge of food service sanitation, proper food handling and preparation preferred

Ability to read menus/recipes and ingredients

Ability to track kitchen inventory and order items promptly to maintain adequate supplies.

Must have or, within 30 days from hire, be able to obtain current First Aid and CPR card.

Work conditions and physical requirements:

Work setting: Indoors, environmentally controlled. Varied temperatures including work near heated ovens and in refrigerated walk-in coolers.

Body positioning: Spend time sitting and standing, making repetitive motions, spend time using hands to handle control or feel objects, tools or controls. Manual dexterity to handle knife work and food preparation. Frequently lift or move up to 40 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Communication: Contact with others, electronic email, in person discussions.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Divided Sky Foundation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other terms and conditions of employment, please contact Joyce Lent at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

Divided Sky Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

If our mission speaks to you, we invite you to apply. Please submit a resume and cover letter sharing your relevant experience and interest in working at Divided Sky Foundation.

We welcome candidates who bring skill, energy, warmth, curiosity, humor, and a genuine belief in the possibility of joyful recovery. If you are excited to support recovery-centered work with your exceptional kitchen skills, we’d love to hear from you!