Residential Kitchen Cook — Growth, Benefits & Training

Key Recovery; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Key Recovery in Seattle operates a long-term residential program and is seeking a cook to prepare family-style meals for residents according to planned menus. The role requires cooking hot breakfasts, salads, soups, pastas, sandwiches, casseroles, fruits, and vegetables, and to model the Life Skills Program by sharing kitchen knowledge with participants.

You will work a schedule including mornings and afternoons, hold a Food Handler Certification, and pass background/drug tests.

Qualifications

• Must follow recipes and deliver well-prepared meals.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Adhere to sanitation procedures.
• Work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus.
• Support special meals as directed by Lead Cook or Kitchen Manager.
• Prepare ingredients (chopping, peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Cook food using various pots, pans, or grillers.
• Monitor food during cooking for proper temperature.
• Maintain a sanitized and orderly kitchen environment.
• Store all food and items properly as directed.

Skills

Follow recipes

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork

Cooking procedures

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Key Recovery in Seattle operates a long-term residential program and is seeking a cook to prepare family-style meals for residents according to planned menus. The role requires cooking hot breakfasts, salads, soups, pastas, sandwiches, casseroles, fruits, and vegetables, and to model the Life Skills Program by sharing kitchen knowledge with participants.

You will work a schedule including mornings and afternoons, hold a Food Handler Certification, and pass background/drug tests.