Cook
The Emily Program•Seattle, WA
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
- Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
- Site-specific food safety certification from an accredited program (e.g., ServSafe) is required within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, including adherence to standardized menus, recipes, and therapeutic diets preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 other culinary roles when needed.
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their communities of support (e.g., parents, partners).
- Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling, as assigned.
Benefits
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Company 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- One floating holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
