Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2 meals each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for clients and staff.
• Prepare mid-meal snacks, ensuring food is always readily available.
• Avoid food waste by preparing food ahead of time for the following day's menu.
• Collaborate with residential staff to serve meals in a timely manner.
• Purchases and stocks groceries, manages inventories.
• Travels between homes (5 minute drive) delivering food.
• Help create a meaningful dining experience for our students.

Qualifications

• Independent, skilled cooks who enjoy having an autonomous work environment.
• People with a servant heart who enjoy having a purpose behind the food they make.
• Skill in preparation of a variety of foods.
• Ability to adapt to special dietary needs of the clients.
• Comfortable working with adolescents in a treatment setting.

Required: Must be minimum 21 years old. Minimum of two years of cooking experience. A current Food Handler's Permit, and a valid Driver's License. Knowledge of health codes and proper sanitation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.