Food Service Nutrition

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking to hire a Food Service Nutrition employee on its Fargo, ND, campus.

The Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope and healing where children with psychiatric and behavioral issues find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can find and become who they are. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families, learn more about our team.

Schedule: Four, 10-hour shifts starting at 6 a.m., with weekend rotations.

Responsibilities:

As a Food Service Nutrition employee, you will:

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals; and other kitchen-related duties
• Complete light computer work
• Apply knowledge gained in trauma-informed care training when interacting with kids and staff
• Create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for kids and staff

Qualifications:

The Food Service Nutrition employee must:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Pass a thorough background check, including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle
• Have a current driver's license and insurable driving record
• ServSafe and sanitation training is preferred

Why choose Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission. Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives. The warm, collaborative, inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Our Culture of Purpose is exemplified by idealism and altruism. We are tolerant, compassionate, and respectful people trying to do good for the long-term future of children and families. The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and be willing to advocate for resources to ensure each resident reaches their goals.

Our Culture of Caring is built on relationships and mutual trust. We are warm, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of each other. We are united by loyalty, and leaders emphasize sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships. We respect all voices, cultures, and perspectives. We treat all with dignity. At the Ranch, you will work in a faith-based organization that believes employees must care for themselves before they can help others become their best selves.

Our Culture of Learning is exemplified by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity. We are inventive and open-minded, explore alternatives, and encourage new ideas. We are united by curiosity; leaders emphasize innovation, knowledge, and adventure. We own our mistakes, learn from them, and move on. At the Ranch, you will learn new skills through mentoring and support from our practiced experts.

Benefits:

As we support treatments that care for others, we also care for our employee’s professional and personal growth and well-being.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies
• Employee Assistance Program through Telus Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
• STAR leadership program
• Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift