Employer: Family Service of Rhode IslandExeter, RI 02822Contact: Genesis FuentesPhone: 4014927583Email: Fuentesge@familyserviceri.org
Job Description
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 thrive—academically, 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, you’ll do more than prepare meals—you’ll 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, you’ll be part of the daily rhythm that makes our program feel like home.
QUALIFICATIONS
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Safety and hygiene standards regulations, Industrial kitchen tools and equipment & cooking methods techniques, Nutrition and special dietary requirements, Volume preparation, portion control, and food preservation, Inventory Control System
- Previous experience in industrial kitchens required
- 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 skills a 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 driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insuranceAbility to communicate effectivelyTravel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevatorsAbility to lift up to 20lbsAbility to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary
Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t 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.
Join our FAMILY today!
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 families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We 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 candidate’s relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.
Salary Levels
$0.00 – $0.00
Positions Available
There are 1 positions available at this time.
Application Period
Friday, July 31, 2026 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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