Part Time Cook

About Our Organization

We are a residential treatment center specializing in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. Our work is grounded in compassion, structure, and evidence-based care, with a focus on helping clients build the skills they need to move toward stability and independence.

At the heart of our program is a simple but powerful mission: to help every person create a life worth living. We believe in meeting clients where they are, offering consistent support, and fostering an environment where growth is possible at any hour of the day — including the busy moments in the kitchen when our prep cook's play a crucial role.

This position is for 25 hours a week, Saturday - Tuesday

Job Purpose

Responsible for food preparation. Maintain high standards of quality food production. A prep cook’s role is to assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and putting together entrees. This position provides the ideal opportunity to develop many other types of skills essential to becoming a chef. In addition to food preparation duties, as cook you are also responsible for completing a large number of smaller tasks. Such tasks could include ensuring that leftover food is stored properly, performing kitchen maintenance tasks such as emptying the trash and washing dishes, and other deep cleaning tasks. This is an entry- level position with opportunity to grow.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.

• Estimates food requirements and complies purchasing lists.

• Provides menu planning for a 4-week cycle and changes menu planning on a seasonal basis.

• Assures that all menu planning is approved by the consulting dietitian.

• Maintains equipment and cooking area to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.

• Participates in the facility wide IOP program.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.

Training and Experience:

Food Handler’s Permit required. Two years experience in food preparation preferred.

Knowledge Required:

Knowledge of proper food preparation and safety methods. Must possess a current CPR and first aid certification or willing to receive certify for one.

Working Conditions

The primary work environment is the facility itself, mainly the kitchen and dining area.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp. Stands and walks short distances most of each day. Stoops, reaches for and lifts kitchen equipment and supplies.

Please note: New Roads Behavioral Health maintains a drug-free workplace. Medical marijuana cards are not accepted as exemptions under this policy, in compliance with federal regulations.