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Overview

Location: East Chicago, Indiana Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of…

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Responsibilities

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  • Starting pay: $17.36 per hour
  • Receive all the necessary training needed for the role
  • Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
  • Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
  • Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
  • Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal
  • Aids in maintaining a clean and organized storeroom and coolers / freezers by making sure to return product to its correct location, breaking down boxes as needed, and monitoring best by dates on food
  • Follow recipes and menus for cooking and preparing meals
  • Assists in maintaining the cafeteria, kitchen, and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner which meets licensing requirements
  • Assists in preparing meals for clients with dietary needs, following guidance and ensuring all meals are presented neatly
  • Completes all documentation and essential paperwork accurately and legibly as needed [sanitation logs, food temperature records, cleaning logs, etc.]
  • Completes cleaning tasks, including maintaining a clean work area, assisting others in cleaning as well as participating in end of shift cleaning responsibilities

Requirements

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  • Prior work experience in a commercial kitchen preferred
  • Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
  • Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and background checks

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Us-In-East Chicago
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
April 28, 2026
First seen
May 6, 2026
Last seen
May 6, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
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Trust Level
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May 6, 2026

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