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USDA Cook - Waldorf

Vesta, Inc

paid holidays, sick time, 403(b)

United States, Maryland, Waldorf

22 Industrial Park Dr (Show on map)

Jan 13, 2026

Position:
USDA Cook - Waldorf

Location:

Waldorf, MD

Job Id:
1229

# of Openings:
1

Vesta, Inc. is a not for profit, financially sound, mental health company which is expanding throughout the Maryland area. Vesta, Inc. provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare to include clinic, day program, and residential homes for those suffering from mental health disorders.

We are currently seeking a Kitchen Cook with a special interest in working with individuals diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in our Oxon Hill location. This position is responsible for preparing and serving daily meals to clients in our program. Experience with meal preparation, meal planning, and budgeting needed.

Hours for the position: Part-Time Tuesday-Thursday 7am-3pm

Requirements:

Experience with USDA, commercial kitchens, and food handler's training.
Experience in the mental health field with severe and persistent mentally ill (SPMI) individuals or comparable experience.
Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Functions of position

Provide day to day oversight of the kitchen.
Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks as per the nutritional guidelines and care plan recommendation., during morning and evening in the dining area.
Regularly scheduled inspections of the kitchen, ensure all meal preparation, meal selection, and kitchen standards are with federal and state regulation.
Keep the kitchen cleaned as per the Health Department requirements.
Place monthly order for bulk supply of food and supplies for the kitchen.
Maintain working inventory of all food and supplies.
Ensure that all food and supplies are present in the kitchen when needed.
Keep financial records of purchasing
Create nutritional menu monthly to include special diet.
Facilitate home economic groups and lifestyle training.
Cater social events and activities

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $20.56/hour - $23.02/hour, paid bi-weekly, with opportunities for overtime. Salary calculated based on education and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for bonuses (variable, depending on company and individual performance) and paid training.

PTO: New employees can accrue up to 96 hours of PTO in the first year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked). Employees can accrue up to 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year (pro-rated based on start date and hours worked).

Holidays: Full-Time employees receive 8 paid holidays per year, with overtime if required to work. Part-Time employees are eligible for overtime if required to work on holidays.

Retirement: 403(b) plan participation available at hire. Employer matching after 1000 hours of service. Discretionary employer contributions are given at least once a year.

Health Benefits: Full and Part-Time Employees are eligible for benefits beginning the first day of the month after hire. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision (single and family), flex-spending accounts (FSA and Dependent Care).

Company-Paid Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Long-Term Disability and Basic Life/AD&D. All employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Other Voluntary Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for Short-Term Disability coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

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