Cook- Eating Disorder, Residential

Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating, mental health, and substance use disorders, and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Center for Discovery, DBH’s eating disorder division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Compensation Range: $22 - $28 per hour 

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

Our Offer to You!

We are dedicated to empowering our teammates with their professional and personal development by providing:

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Training in best practices for telehealth
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization

The Cook is responsible for grocery shopping and cooking lunch and dinner daily. The Cook also ensures clean cooking utensils, chopped ingredients and clean work areas.

Responsibilities

• Checking inventory of ingredients daily
• Acquiring ingredients not available in storage prior to the start of the day
• Preparing ingredients by chopping vegetables and meats
• Cooking lunch and dinner meals for clients based on set recipes
• Monitoring food budgets to ensure all supplies are bought within the set budget
• Making arrangements to store food items in a safe and orderly manner
• Rotating food items as indicated in the kitchen rule book
• Maintaining kitchen order by ensuring cleanliness of tables, counters and work areas
• Overseeing cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils
• Operating kitchen equipment such as ovens and grills for cooking purposes
• Manage and rotate emergency food supply

This is a part-time position working 10am-6pm on Saturdays, possibly Saturdays and Sundays. 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com. 

• Knowledge of food preparation activities & ingredients
• To work at this position, one must possess exceptional culinary insight.
• Knowledge of standard food preparation and storage techniques are considered a plus,
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.  

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.