Residential Program Cook

About the role

Plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks in a residential behavioral-health setting. Follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling. Prepare meals as instructed and according to the menu approved by the Kitchen Manager. Fill in for the Kitchen Manager during sickness and vacation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Comply with and manage the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and USDA rules, regulations, and nutritional requirements.
• Organize food preparation and serving operations to meet fixed schedules.
• Prepare food for special occasions.
• Maintain kitchen storage and organization, including proper rotation of inventory.
• Maintain daily paperwork, including food temperature logs to monitor and ensure food quality.
• Ensure kitchen equipment meets sanitary specifications.
• Maintain structure and organization by cleaning the kitchen and cafeteria to professional standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass DHS standards for criminal background check and hold no felony convictions of any kind within the last 3 years.
• At least one year of experience preparing food in a professional kitchen.

Benefits

• Health insurance – employer pays 100% of base plan premium.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• 10 paid holidays including your birthday.
• Paid vacation (PTO accrual).
• Sick leave accrual.
• Paid wellness days.

Pay

$24–$26 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

40 hours per week.