Cook

Description

Full-Time Cook
Salary: $16-$18/hr + $2 shift differential
Shifts: Full-Time, 6am-2pm / 12am-8pm + weekend availability
Perks:
- Competitive and Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays and birthday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Wellness Program- be rewarded for healthy behaviors
- Tuition Reimbursement
- DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses Available
- And More!

Cook Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 21.
Experience: Cooking experience preferred.
Licensure: Ability to pass a background check and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Cook Responsibilities

• Comply with the approved menu by the registered dietician; identify alternative meals for therapeutic diets, allergic students, and vegetarians.
• Serve meals that are nutritious, balanced and attractive.
• Must be able to follow recipes at varying levels of difficulty and plan and schedule cooking procedures so that completed foods are ready and held at the correct temperature and time in compliance with the sanitation regulations.
• Able to examine foods for quality and freshness, monitor temperatures and steam pressures in compliance with sanitation regulations.
• The position requires knowledge of food preparation principles, including knowledge of flavoring materials and seasonings in modifying or extending recipes, skill in managing cooking processes so that food items are served on time and that safe temperature and time controls are met, and knowledge of sanitation procedures.

About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care. Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.

Why Work at MMYTC?

• Commitment to trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches
• Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care
• Professional growth and internal advancement
• Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service
• A safe, structured residential environment

Our Clinical Model

Integrates:

• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation
• Skills development and behavior management
• Accredited educational services
• Discharge planning and community reintegration

Our Workplace Culture

• Clear leadership communication
• Clinical supervision and mentorship
• Ongoing training and certification opportunities
• Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments
• A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.