Residential Program Cook

New Haven; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven, a residential mental health treatment center in Spanish Fork, Utah, is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for youth receiving behavioral health care. This onsite role involves planning menus, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining food safety standards in a supportive residential setting.

You will collaborate with treatment staff and dietitians to meet residents’ nutritional needs while managing a kitchen that serves a critical role in the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Professional kitchen, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Utah Food Handler Permit, CPR/First Aid certification, and pass background, drug, driving, and TB screenings; valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Crisis Intervention Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly menus.
• Manage inventory.
• Order supplies and help maintain food costs within budget.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations while keeping a clean kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with treatment staff and dietitians to support residents' nutritional needs.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Menu planning

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00/hr

Schedule: Full Time Flexible schedule within business hours

Location: 2942 E. 700 S. Spanish Fork, Utah 84660

JoinNew Haven, a residential mental health treatment center in Spanish Fork, Utah, as a Cook preparing nutritious meals and snacks for youth receiving behavioral health care. In this onsite role, you'll plan menus, accommodate dietary needs, maintain food safety standards, and help create a positive dining experience for residents. We're looking for someone with professional kitchen, cafeteria, or restaurant experience who enjoys meaningful work in a residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly menus,
• Manage inventory,
• Order supplies, and help maintain food costs within budget
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations while maintaining a clean kitchen environment
• Work collaboratively with treatment staff and dietitians to support residents' nutritional needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required;
• professional experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen preferred
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Utah Food Handler Permit, CPR/First Aid certification, and pass background, drug, driving, and TB screenings; valid driver's license required
• Ability to obtain and maintain Crisis Intervention Training Certification.

Benefits

New Haven is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.