Cook

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid PTO (holidays & birthday)

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay

Bonuses

Job summary

Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center is hiring a Full-Time Cook in Arizona. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and allows for a shift schedule of 6am-2pm or 12am-8pm, with weekend availability.

Candidate should have cooking experience and pass a background check for a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. We offer competitive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance options, a 401K, generous PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay access, and quarterly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Cooking experience is preferred.
• Must pass background check and obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the approved menu by the registered dietician and adapt meals for therapeutic diets, allergies, and vegetarians.
• Serve meals that are nutritious, balanced, and appealing.
• Follow recipes at varying levels of difficulty and plan cooking procedures to ensure safe temperatures and proper timing.
• Examine foods for quality, freshness, and safety and monitor temperatures and steam pressures per sanitation regulations.
• Apply knowledge of flavoring and cooking processes to consistently deliver quality meals on schedule.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time Cook

Description

Full-Time Cook

Salary: $16-$18/hr + $2 shift differential

Shifts: Full-Time, 6am-2pm / 12am-8pm + weekend availability

Full-Time Cook 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

Residential Behavioral Health | Adolescent Treatment | Trauma-Informed Care | Arizona Nonprofit

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?

If you’re looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.

We Are Committed 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

Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you’ll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.

Our Clinical Model

Our Evidence-based Programming Integrates

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

We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.

Our Workplace Culture

At MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize:

• 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

MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee’s needs.

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.