Line Cook

The Recovery Village • Lewisville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking a cook to join its team in Lewisville, Texas. The position supports a behavioral health program within Advanced Recovery Systems, the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch. The organization focuses on expanding access to evidence-based addiction and mental health care and improving patient outcomes.

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in mental health, rehabilitation, or treatment facilities while adhering to dietary needs. The role also maintains sanitation protocols, proper food storage, and the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required. If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated time frame after the first day of employment.
• Intermediate culinary equipment operation skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, kitchen utensils, and kitchen cleanup materials.
• Ability to identify client needs or concerns and determine potential solutions, resolve them, or redirect as appropriate.
• Ability to work with and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information, including client care, medical-related information, or finances.
• Intermediate oral and written communication and decision-making skills.
• Basic understanding of addiction and recovery, or willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably two years of experience in food service.
• Healthcare food services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals within established menu parameters.
• Serve daily meals to clients.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping floors each shift.
• Maintain a “clean as you go” policy within work areas.
• Adhere to established HACCP guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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