Youth Residential Cook | Menu Planning & Food Safety

Embark Behavioral Health; Spanish Fork (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Embark Behavioral Health's New Haven in Spanish Fork, Utah is seeking a on-site Cook to prepare nutritious meals for youth in residential care. This full-time role includes menu planning, food safety, inventory management, and collaboration with treatment staff to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Practical candidates have restaurant, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen experience, a Utah Food Handler Permit, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Embark Behavioral Health's New Haven in Spanish Fork, Utah is seeking a on-site Cook to prepare nutritious meals for youth in residential care. This full-time role includes menu planning, food safety, inventory management, and collaboration with treatment staff to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Practical candidates have restaurant, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen experience, a Utah Food Handler Permit, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license.