Cook 1.0FTE

The Emily Program; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emily Program in Seattle, WA is seeking a Cook to support eating disorder recovery by preparing and serving meals aligned with standardized menus and nutrition orders. The role collaborates with culinary and nutrition teams to ensure safe, therapeutic meals.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a compensation range of $24.00 - $28.00 per hour. Final pay will reflect qualifications and experience. Benefits and environment emphasize recovery-focused care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
• Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
• 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, HIPPA), 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Read dietary instructions

Healthcare culinary service

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

4 Nickerson Street, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109

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 - 40 hours per week

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, HIPPA), 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)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in The Emily Program’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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