Cook - SUD, Residential

Prevention-and-Recovery-Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center), part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family, seeks a Cook to prepare meals for patients in Houston, TX. The role supports dietary services and adherence to menu plans, dietary needs, and quality standards.

The position is PRN/on-call with shifts starting as early as 5am and ending in the 1:30pm window or 10am–6:30pm, depending on patient needs. Compensation is hourly in the posted range.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served.
• Complete administrative forms and reports as required.
• Coordinate with clinical nutritionist and dietitian for changes.
• Ensure meals follow established policies and procedures.
• Establish a food service production line to meet meal times.
• Prepare meals per planned menus and therapeutic diets.
• Serve meals with appropriate portions and appearance.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation HACCP

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

PaRC

PaRC (Prevention and Recovery Center) is looking for talented healthcare professionals to join our team!

Part of the Discovery Behavioral Health family of brands, we are dedicated to helping our patients and their families cope with alcohol and substance abuse and find a path of hope, health and healing.

Our success and outstanding reputation for quality programs in the field of recovery depend on the motivated, enterprising and qualified professionals we recruit and retain. Our employees are caring and committed. They enable us to give exceptional and pioneering treatment and the tools individuals, and their families need to reclaim sobriety and pursue rich lives.

If you are looking for an organization that thrives on growth, celebrates diversity of thought, and rewards passionate execution, you've come to the right place. Because we put clients first, it is our honor to support and reward those who serve them.

Position Summary:

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures, and as directed by the Director of Dietary Services and/or Clinical Nutritionist, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Job Functions:

• Review menus prior to preparation of food.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to each patient.
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Dietary Services.
• Work with the facility’s clinical nutritionist and dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing a food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from the Nursing Department.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times
• Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal
• Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures
• Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is being served.
• Prepare and serve patients nutritional snacks.
• Assure that appropriate cutlery and equipment are provided with each meal and/or snack.
• Assist the Director of Dietary Services in reviewing treatment plans to assure that a patient’s dietary needs are being met.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to patients who refuse foods served.

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year experience as a cook or similar role is required.

Employment Status: PRN, on-call

Schedule: 5am1:30pm or 10am-6:30pm, as needed

Work Location: Houston, TX

Compensation Range: $15-20 hourly

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.