The Emily Program
Healthcare
Cook
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“Cook at The Emily Program. Skills: Culinary preparation, Nutrition support, Client care. Prepare food according to menus. Serve food according to menus”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1 year of cooking experience, Able to read and interpret dietary instructions, Site-specific food safety certification
Nice to Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, Valid driver’s license, Current Basic Life Support certification, Current First Aid certification
What You'll Do.
Prepare food according to menus
Serve food according to menus
Ensure culinary practices comply with regulations
Ensure prepared food complies with regulations
Maintain organization in culinary areas
Maintain cleanliness in culinary areas
Address issues promptly
Ensure punctuality for shifts
Ensure attendance for shifts
Provide coverage for other culinary roles
Maintain professional boundaries with clients
Assist with inventory management
Assist with receiving
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with culinary team; Collaborate with nutrition team
Full Job Description
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care. Position Overview As the Cook, you will be an essential part of the healing journey, preparing and serving food that supports eating disorder recovery. Collaborating closely with the culinary and nutrition teams, you'll prepare high-quality dishes according to standardized menus and recipes, designed not only for nourishment but to meet the specific needs of each client’s recovery. Your role goes beyond traditional cooking—every meal is an opportunity to restore balance, support healing, and help clients regain physical and mental well-being. Compensation Range: $24.00 - $28.00/hour Final compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for position. Schedule Full Time - 32 hours per week Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Thursday and Sunday - Shift: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday - Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm How Cooks Empower Recovery Prepare and serve food/beverages according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders. Ensure culinary practices and prepared food/beverages comply with regulations (i.e., food code, HIPPA), internal policies, and nutrition orders (e.g., standardized menu/recipes, therapeutic diets). Collaborate with the culinary and nutrition team to ensure consistency, accuracy, safety, and adherence to nutrition orders. Maintain organization and cleanliness in culinary and dining areas, addressing issues promptly. Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing client care and efficient time management. Provide coverage for othe
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