COOK - PART TIME 20-29 HOURS

Serenity Knolls • Forest Knolls, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serenity Knolls, a premier residential treatment center in Forest Knolls, is seeking a Cook to join their culinary team. Located in the San Geronimo Valley, Serenity Knolls is a 42-bed co-ed facility serving adults, including 6 detox beds. The center uniquely combines a traditional social model of care with contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and evidence-based practices. This part-time position involves working 20-29 hours per week, with 5, 4-hour shifts, including one weekend day per week. Shift availability is either Wednesday-Saturday or Thursday-Sunday, with mid-day coverage needed. The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through food, nourishing both body and spirit.

Requirements

• Experience cooking for large groups
• Dependable, team-oriented, and flexible
• Willing to work 5, 4 hour shifts with 1 weekend day coverage per week.
• Shift availability either Wed-Sat or Thurs-Sun, mid day coverage needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED