Part Time Cook

Ascent Behavioral Hospital • Millcreek, UT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to approved menus and established standards within a psychiatric hospital setting for adolescents. This role focuses on consistent execution, food safety, sanitation, and reliability while supporting dietary needs and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. The Cook reports to the Lead Cook and works collaboratively to ensure uninterrupted meal service.

Requirements

• Current Utah Food Handler's Permit &/OR ServSafe (may obtain after accepting job offer)
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass criminal investigation background check
• Able to pass motor vehicle record check (if applicable)
• Current Utah driver's license (within 30 days of employment)
• First Aid & CPR certified (we may provide)

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent (strongly preferred)
• Experience working with special diets and allergy management
• Experience in healthcare or institutional food service
• Working knowledge of software systems and computers

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with approved menus and recipes.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Support accurate implementation of special diets and allergy requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
• Assist with food inventory, rotation, and waste reduction.
• Communicate dietary concerns or supply needs to the Lead Cook.
• Ensure compliance with Utah Department of Health, CMS, Joint Commission, and food safety standards.
• Maintain ServSafe certification and Food Handler permit.
• Execute daily meal preparation and service tasks.
• Monitor food temperatures and storage requirements.
• Maintain kitchen logs, cleaning checklists, and safety documentation.
• Support coverage needs for vacations and time off as scheduled.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and professional kitchen environment.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• PTO
• Health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and other insurance plans available after probationary period for full-time employees
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continued professional development & certification opportunities
• Significant discounts for hundreds of professional gear brands

What This Job Offers

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