COOK

Description

Position: Cook – Red Top Meadows Residential Treatment Center

Location: Wilson, Wyoming

Organization: Teton Youth & Family Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $25+hr (DOE)

Benefits: 20 Days per year PTO; Health/ Dental Vision Insurance; 3% Retirement Match

Position Overview

Red Top Meadows, a residential treatment and wilderness program under Teton Youth & Family Services, is seeking a dependable and self-motivated Cook to support the day-to-day well-being of our youth residents through nutritious, consistent, and thoughtfully prepared meals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a mission-driven environment and values the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of adolescents in treatment. While not a direct care role, the Cook is part of the broader team and interacts respectfully and appropriately with youth, maintaining awareness of the program’s structure and philosophy.

Job Duties

• Plan weekly menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that meet nutritional guidelines and resident needs
• Prepare and serve lunch and dinner on-site 10am- 6pm Monday through Friday
• Organize and stage ingredients for weekend meal preparation
• Complete all required production records and maintain compliance with state, local, and federal food service requirements
• Prepare a weekly grocery list and shop for food and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness, inventory, and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas
• Collaborate with staff to accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special meal requests as needed
• Interact appropriately with residents and demonstrate a general understanding of the program’s treatment philosophy, rules, and youth rights
• Participate in team meetings or training sessions as requested

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior cooking or food preparation experience (professional kitchen or institutional setting preferred)
• Basic clerical and organizational skills to manage inventory, plan menus, and maintain documentation
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently
• Willingness to interact with at-risk youth in a respectful, supportive, and professional manner
• Must pass a criminal background check and child abuse registry screening

Requirements

Must pass a criminal background check and child abuse registry screening

Must have reliable personal transportation to get to and from work