Cook

The Emily Program; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Emily Program in Seattle, WA is seeking a Cook to support recovery-focused meal service by preparing and serving food in alignment with therapeutic diets and standardized menus. You will collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams to ensure nourishment and healing through meals.

Responsibilities include following recipes and menus, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and assisting with inventory and labeling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, including adherence to standardized menus and therapeutic diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders.
• Ensure culinary practices and prepared food comply with regulations, internal policies, and nutrition orders.
• Collaborate with the culinary and nutrition team to ensure consistency, accuracy, safety, and adherence to nutrition orders.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in culinary and dining areas, addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing client care and efficient time management.
• Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their communities of support.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling.

Skills

Cooking experience

Dietary instructions

Healthcare culinary

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support (BLS)

First Aid certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

As the Cook, you will be an essential part of the healing journey, preparing and serving food that supports eating disorder recovery. Collaborating closely with the culinary and nutrition teams, you'll prepare high-quality dishes according to standardized menus and recipes, designed not only for nourishment but to meet the specific needs of each client’s recovery. Your role goes beyond traditional cooking—every meal is an opportunity to restore balance, support healing, and help clients regain physical and mental well-being.

Compensation Range

• $24.00 - $28.00/hour

Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for position.

Schedule

• Full Time - 32 hours per week
• Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Thursday and Sunday - Shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Friday and Saturday - Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

How Cooks Empower Recovery

• Prepare and serve food/beverages according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders.
• Ensure culinary practices and prepared food/beverages comply with regulations (i.e., food code, HIPAA), internal policies, and nutrition orders (e.g., standardized menu/recipes, therapeutic diets).
• Collaborate with the culinary and nutrition team to ensure consistency, accuracy, safety, and adherence to nutrition orders.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness in culinary and dining areas, addressing issues promptly.
• Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing client care and efficient time management.
• Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their communities of support (e.g., parents, partners).
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Professional Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, including adherence to standardized menus, recipes, and therapeutic diets preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive preferred.
• Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Site-specific food safety certification from an accredited program (e.g., ServSafe) is required within 30 days of hire.

What We Offer

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For Full-time Employees, We Offer

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan available two months after start date
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.