Temporary Residential Cook
About The Position
The Temporary Residential Cook works at Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential Treatment, a short-term voluntary residential facility serving adults ages 18–59 who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The program provides support for stabilization, recovery, and transition back to the community, with clinical services, crisis intervention, medication support, rehabilitation, and wellness activities. This position prepares meals and snacks, shops for food, and coaches clients in activities of daily living and other life skills. The Cook supports and supervises meal preparation in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, helps maintain a safe and clean facility, and assists with laundry, household cleaning, and other tasks as needed. The role helps keep the facility clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive. The position is located in Joshua Tree, California, and has a rotating 8-hour AM shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starting compensation is $18.00–$21.00 per hour. The role is temporary.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of full-time experience providing non-professional services within a mental health, healthcare, or social service agency.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
- Meet agency driver eligibility criteria.
- Ability to physically lift and carry food service supplies and equipment without restriction.
Nice To Haves
- One year of dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or related medical setting, including knowledge of therapeutic diet preparation.
Responsibilities
- Coach clients in activities of daily living and other life skills.
- Prepare meals and snacks and shop for food.
- Assist with and supervise meal preparation according to applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Ensure safety regulations are followed and the facility is maintained safely and cleanly.
- Assist with client laundry, household cleaning, and other tasks as needed.
- Perform tasks to keep the facility clean, orderly, sanitary, and attractive.
Benefits
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
