Residential Cook

Embark Behavioral Health; Hurricane (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Life & Disability Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

EAP

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health in Hurricane, Utah is seeking an independent cook to prepare meals for a small, personalized group in our Stabilization and Assessment program for adolescent boys.

This full-time role requires at least two years cooking experience, a valid Food Handler's Permit, and a driver’s license. You will follow safety guidelines, manage meal prep, and ensure meals meet dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Independent, skilled cook with autonomous work style.
• Ability to adapt to dietary needs of clients.
• Knowledge of health codes and proper sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shift meals for clients and staff on schedule.
• Support food prep and storage with safe-handling and inventory rotation.
• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation standards.
• Complete next-day meal prep for following day’s menu.
• Maintain snack availability and stock.

Skills

Independent cooking

Autonomous work

Food safety

Dietary adaptation

Job description

Overview

Pay: $15.00 - $18.50

Schedule: Full-time

Location: 65 N 1150 Hurricane, Utah 84737

Do you love to cook independently for small personalized groups? Are you looking to have your cooking skills taken to the next level and create a meaningful impact? Then we have the right job for you! Join us at Embark Hurricane!

Embark's Stabilization and Assessment program is a residential treatment center dedicated to highly acute adolescents. The program specializes in the stabilization and assessment ofadolescent boys ages 12 to 17 and their families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shift meals for clients and staff, ensuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner are cooked on schedule and meet dietary guidelines.

• Support food prep and storage by following safe‑handling procedures, labeling items correctly, and rotating inventory to prevent waste.

• Uphold kitchen safety and sanitation through routine cleaning, equipment checks, and compliance with health standards.

• Complete next‑day meal prep to ensure ingredients, portions, and components are ready for the following day’s menu.

• Maintain snack availability by preparing mid‑meal options and keeping all snacksstocked and accessible.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Independent, skilled cooks who enjoy having an autonomous work environment.
• People with a servant heart who enjoy having a purpose behind the food they make.
• Skill in preparation of a variety of foods.
• Ability to adapt to special dietary needs of the clients.

Required:

• Minimum of two years of cooking experience.
• A current Food Handler's Permit, and a valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of health codes and proper sanitation.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBOTHR

Benefits

• PTO & Holidays – 10 days PTO, 7 holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 3 grievance days.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance– Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave– Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage– Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)– Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBO