Recovery Kitchen Cook: Meals for Behavioral Health

State of the Heart Recovery Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)

Family and Medical Leave

Wellness Resources

Job summary

State of the Heart Recovery Inc. seeks a Cook to prepare and serve daily breakfast and lunch in a behavioral health setting. You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control while maintaining a clean kitchen and following all safety protocols.

You will interact with clients and staff in a calm, professional, and trauma-informed manner, contributing to a welcoming environment and reliable kitchen operations in a mission-driven program.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and adherence to sanitation standards.
• Punctuality and reliable time management.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily breakfast and lunch meals according to plan.
• Follow procedures for food handling, storage, temperature control, labeling, cooling, and sanitation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness of equipment, surfaces, utensils, appliances, and areas.
• Monitor and document temperature logs for refrigeration and hot/cold storage.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations in a behavioral health environment.
• Manage basic inventory and notify leadership for replenishment.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely including ovens, mixers, steam kettles, grills, and warmers.
• Wash hands, wear gloves, and avoid cross-contamination in all prep areas.
• Communicate respectfully with clients and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Participate in mandatory training, safety drills, and staff meetings.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Steam kettles

Grills

Job description

State of the Heart Recovery Inc. seeks a Cook to prepare and serve daily breakfast and lunch in a behavioral health setting. You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and temperature control while maintaining a clean kitchen and following all safety protocols.

You will interact with clients and staff in a calm, professional, and trauma-informed manner, contributing to a welcoming environment and reliable kitchen operations in a mission-driven program.