Part Time Cook

New Roads Behavioral Health • Provo, UT

2h • Onsite

About The Position

About Our Organization We are a residential treatment center specializing in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs. Our work is grounded in compassion, structure, and evidence-based care, with a focus on helping clients build the skills they need to move toward stability and independence. At the heart of our program is a simple but powerful mission: to help every person create a life worth living . We believe in meeting clients where they are, offering consistent support, and fostering an environment where growth is possible at any hour of the day — including the busy moments in the kitchen when our prep cook's play a crucial role. This position is for 25 hours a week, Saturday - Tuesday Job Purpose Responsible for food preparation. Maintain high standards of quality food production. A prep cook’s role is to assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and putting together entrees. This position provides the ideal opportunity to develop many other types of skills essential to becoming a chef. In addition to food preparation duties, as cook you are also responsible for completing a large number of smaller tasks. Such tasks could include ensuring that leftover food is stored properly, performing kitchen maintenance tasks such as emptying the trash and washing dishes, and other deep cleaning tasks. This is an entry- level position with opportunity to grow.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Food Handler’s Permit required.
• Knowledge of proper food preparation and safety methods.
• Must possess a current CPR and first aid certification or willing to receive certify for one.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for clients.
• Estimates food requirements and complies purchasing lists.
• Provides menu planning for a 4-week cycle and changes menu planning on a seasonal basis.
• Assures that all menu planning is approved by the consulting dietitian.
• Maintains equipment and cooking area to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
• Participates in the facility wide IOP program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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