Cook - NEW Crisis Receiving Center

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook assists with planning meals; ordering and restocking food, beverages, and kitchen supplies; ensuring food meets Horizon’s quality standards; serving customers; and maintaining a clean kitchen and dining area. The Cook prepares meals for consumers residing in the Horizon Detox Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Recovery House. The position is based at a new professional kitchen workspace in Lynchburg, Virginia, and may require travel to other Horizon work sites during the day or administrative support at other locations, depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to those of a high school graduate, or an equivalent combination of training and personal experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation best practices, cooking techniques, and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of food safety principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and relevant literature, including compliance with Virginia Health Department regulations.
• Knowledge of daily dietary requirements for individuals in recovery to ensure meals are healthy and nutritious.
• Effective communication skills to facilitate excellent customer service.
• Ability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relationships with customers and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in institutional foodservice and menu planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning meals.
• Order and restock food, beverages, and kitchen supplies.
• Ensure food meets Horizon’s high-quality standards.
• Serve customers.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.
• Provide meals to consumers residing in the Detox Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, and Recovery House.
• Travel to other Horizon work sites or provide administrative support at other locations when operational needs require it.

Benefits

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation.
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Clinical student loan repayment eligibility at approved clinical sites; qualifying programs include Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP).
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED