Line Cook

The Recovery Village; Georgia; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Promises / The Right Step in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in our behavioral health facilities, while following dietary restrictions and HACCP guidelines.

You will maintain sanitation, assist with storage, and support dietary needs. 2+ years of cooking experience in a similar setting is required; CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained within the state timeframe after hire. Benefits include 401(k), PTO, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience cooking in a similar setting.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required or must be obtained after hire.
• Healthcare food services experience preferred.
• Ability to identify client needs and provide appropriate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters.
• Serves daily meals for clients.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and utensils as required.
• Maintains kitchen sanitation and HACCP compliance.
• Adheres to the 'clean as you go' policy and safety guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary equipment operation

OSHA regulations

Client needs assessment

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Addiction recovery basics

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Promises / The Right Step is hiring a FT Cook to join our Team in Houston, TX.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

Position Summary

The Cookprepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health,rehabilitationor treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs.Additionally, the Cookmaintainssanitation protocols, proper food storage, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
• Serves daily mealsforclients
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils asrequired
• Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
• Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
• Adheres toestablishedHACCP guidelines.
• Additionalduties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skillsrequired
• Knowledge of OSHA regulationspertaining tofood preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchen
• Ability toidentifythe needs/concerns of clients, anddeterminepotential solutions, resolve, or redirect asappropriate isrequired
• Ability to work with andmaintainconfidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances isrequired
• Intermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skillsrequired
• Basic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn,required
• Understands and respects cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate adherence toacceptedethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Participate in continuing professional development.
• Follow organization policies and procedures addressing the care of individuals served identified as at risk for suicide, including requirements for screening, assessment, and monitoring.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate’s or Bachelor'sdegree, preferred

Experience:

• 2+years' experience cooking in a similar settingrequired
• Experience in Healthcare Food Services preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification isrequiredfor this position.
• IfCPR/First Aid is notcertified attimeof hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandatedtime frameafterfirstday of employment.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!