COOK/Kitchen Manager
About The Position
Red Top Meadows, a residential treatment facility 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 make a meaningful contribution 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior cooking or food preparation experience (professional kitchen or institutional setting)
- 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
- Must have reliable personal transportation to get to and from work
Responsibilities
- Plan weekly menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that meet nutritional guidelines and resident specific needs
- Prepare and serve lunch and dinner on-site Monday through Friday
- Organize and stage ingredients for weekend and breakfast meal preparations for other staff members to complete
- Complete all required production records and maintain compliance with state, local, and federal food service requirements
- Prepare a weekly grocery list and shop for or order 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 respectfully and appropriately with residents and staff
- Demonstrate a general understanding of the program’s treatment philosophy, rules, and youth rights
- Participate in team meetings or training sessions as requested
Benefits
- 20 Days per year PTO
- Health/ Dental Vision Insurance
- 3% Retirement Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
