Cook - Residential

New Hope Ranch, LLC; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on substance abuse recovery is seeking a Cook to prepare meals and ensure quality food service. This full-time role involves working with dietary services and requires strong culinary skills. Join a team that values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

401(k)

Healthcare benefits

Vacation and sick days

Employee referral program

Discounts at various stores

Continuing education programs

Weekly training sessions

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook or similar role.
• Minimum of 2 years of sobriety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals per planned menus, ensuring palatability and proper portioning.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diets are served.
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Company Description
New Hope Ranch is a residential treatment center focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment, and reintegration for people suffering from substance abuse. Services are provided on our beautiful 49-acre ranch just 15 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas.

New Hope Ranch’s mission aims to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, creating new services to meet community needs while maintaining effectiveness, excellence, and professionalism. We value an integrated system of high-quality care, easy access to services, and a comprehensive range of offerings.

If you seek an organization that values growth, celebrates diversity, and rewards passionate execution, you’ve found the right place. We prioritize clients and support those who serve them.

Compensation Range: $17-20 hourly

Note: Compensation depends on geographic region, education, and experience.

Our Offer to You! We support your professional and personal development through:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Discounts at various stores, amusement parks, and events
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training sessions
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization

Job Description

The Cook prepares food following federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and policies, under the direction of the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, ensuring quality food service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Review menus before food preparation.
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diets are served.
• Complete administrative tasks such as forms and reports for the Director of Dietary Services.
• Coordinate dietary services with other departments.
• Work with the clinical nutritionist and dietitian, implementing recommended changes.
• Follow all food procedures per policies.
• Assist in establishing food service production lines to ensure timely meal preparation.
• Process diet changes and new diets from the Nursing Department.
• Participate in departmental studies and projects as needed.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and in-services.
• Prepare meals per planned menus, ensuring palatability and proper portioning.
• Handle special diets and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are ready at designated times.
• Oversee dishwashing and garbage removal.
• Store and rotate food supplies properly.
• Know the day’s menu before meal service; greet and serve customers respectfully.
• Inspect diet trays for accuracy.
• Serve nutritional snacks and ensure proper utensils and equipment are provided.
• Assist in reviewing treatment plans to meet dietary needs.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods for patients refusing certain foods.

This is a full-time position working Fridays 2 pm-6 pm and Saturdays-Mondays 6 am-6:30 pm.

For a virtual tour, visit our website at newhoperanch.com.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience as a cook or similar role
• Minimum of 2 years of sobriety
• Knowledge of industry standards for healthcare facility cooks
• Strong culinary skills, especially for a challenging population

Not sure if you meet all qualifications? Apply anyway! We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Additional Information

We are an EEO employer M/F/D/V, maintain a drug-free workplace, and perform pre-employment substance testing. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, race, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more benefits info, visit discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/.

Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to building a diverse team reflective of our community and encourages multiple perspectives.