Line Cook

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.

Specific Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Prepare a wide variety of hot and cold dishes, snacks, and special dietary items according to approved menus that meet nutritional standards and regulatory requirements 
• Adjust recipes for large-volume production, portion control, and cost efficiency
• Assist in menu development or suggest variations when needed  
• Monitor and record food temperatures to ensure safety 
• Maintain strict adherence to state and local health department sanitation requirements 
• Practice safe food handling, including proper storage, refrigeration, and cross-contamination prevention 
• Set up and stock stations with ingredients, equipment, and utensils before service 
• Operate and maintain food service equipment (ovens, fryers, grills, salad bars)  
• Perform routine cleaning and inspection of kitchen areas and appliances Rotate and store food supplies properly 
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to supervisors 
• Requisition supplies and equipment based on usage estimates 
• Apportion and serve meals to students, and/or staff in a timely, consistent manner 
• Train and evaluate assigned kitchen staff or residents on food service duties 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming serving environment. 
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth workflow and order delivery 
• Communicate order status, kitchen needs, and safety concerns to team members 
• Support team morale and maintain professional boundaries when working with students 

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 insurance   
• Ability to communicate effectively     
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators   
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs  
• Ability 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.