Line Cook

The Recovery Village; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA match

Telemedicine

Referral bonus up to $4000

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

The Recovery Village is seeking a Line Cook to support meal and food preparation while ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance across kitchen and dining areas. You will work with the facility leadership team to maintain safe, clean, and compliant food service operations in a healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (ServSafe preferred) and at least one year in food services, ideally in healthcare. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred (must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Minimum one (1) year in a related field required.
• Previous Food Services Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for orderly storage and cleanliness of all kitchen, dining, and related areas.
• Checks and completes temperature charts for refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Uses approved cleaning agents within food prep, storage and waste areas.
• Responsible for removal of trash and refuse from kitchen, dining room, and storage areas.
• Operates meat slicer and other kitchen equipment with care and safety.
• Inventories food service items and supplies as directed.

Skills

Food preparation

Regulation compliance

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Meat slicer

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are looking to hire Line Cooks

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.

Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance use or mental illness.

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 The Recovery Village, 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.

The Line Cook is responsible for assisting with meal and food preparation, regulation compliance (reporting), and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas as assigned by Food Service Director. Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:

CORE JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for orderly storage and cleanliness of all areas and items within the kitchen, dining room, and other food storage, meal service, and refuse disposal areas.
• Checks and completes temperature charts for refrigerators, and freezers on a daily basis.
• Correctly and appropriately utilizes approved cleaning agents within all food preparation, storage and refuse disposal areas.
• Responsible for removal of trash and refuse from kitchen, dining room and food storage areas
• Utilizes appropriate care and safety in usage of meat slicer and other kitchen equipment.
• Inventories food service items and supplies as directed

OTHER REQUIRED TASKS:

• Conducts work activities in a safe and orderly manner.
• Willingness to work for the best interests of the facility.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Reports any changes in personal health status to supervisor as soon as he or she becomes aware of them.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Related Job Titles: Cook, Food Services, Kitchen, Grill, Caterer, Fry Cook

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred (must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Minimum one (1) year in a related field required.
• Previous Food Services Experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Position Competencies:

• Proficiency in food preparation, regulation compliance and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ability to work individually, with other cooks and with the other employees in the Food Service Department to improve the overall success of our kitchen

We offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more.

• Matching HSA - up to $1500 a year contribution from the company to your HSA.

• Access to telemedicine services for employees and covered dependents enrolled in the medical plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus, you can earn up to $4000.
• Benefits begin on the 1st day of the month following your hire date.

Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

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