Cook

About the role

Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider with locations across Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts. The Cook position supports client health and wellness through meal service and kitchen management in a residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that meet health, safety, and dietary guidelines for adult clients.
• Accommodate special diets, including diabetic, vegetarian, and allergy-sensitive meals.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Ensure proper food storage, inventory rotation, and timely ordering of perishables and dry goods.
• Monitor kitchen hygiene and enforce sanitation standards in compliance with state regulations.
• Inspect food and supplies upon receipt and before use to ensure quality and freshness.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical and operations teams to support client needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service in all client and staff interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and storage areas, including dishwashing responsibilities as needed.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Manage occasional special meals or event catering needs for the facility.
• Demonstrate safe lifting techniques and handle up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Perform additional culinary duties or facility-related tasks as directed by leadership.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Culinary training or related education is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a culinary or food service role, preferably in healthcare, institutional, or high-volume kitchen settings.
• Licensure & Certifications: Valid driver's license, required. ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). CPR Certification preferred; required within 6 months of hire.
• Qualifications: Thorough understanding of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary plans under clinical guidance. Professional, respectful, and team-oriented demeanor. Ability to work independently and respond calmly to high-stress situations.

Other Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Position is primarily indoors (80-90%) in a temperature-controlled kitchen and prep area. Must stand, walk, reach, bend, crouch, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift. Frequent use of kitchen equipment: stove, oven, microwave, slicer, dishwasher, telephone, utensils. Physical demands include lifting/carrying supplies up to 50 lbs and working in a fast-paced setting. Must be comfortable around food odors, noise from equipment, and time-sensitive meal preparation schedules.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retail Plans
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities