Cook
Embark Behavioral Health
Summary
Do you love to cook independently for small personalized groups? Are you looking to have your cooking skills taken to the next level and create a meaningful impact? Join us at Embark Behavioral Health in Washington!
Job description
At our Sunrise long-term Mental Health Residential Treatment Center, we blend clinical excellence with heart. Set against the serene backdrop of southern Utah, our campus offers a safe, home-like environment where girls and boys ages 12–17 can heal, grow, and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Prepare 2 meals each for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for clients and staff.
- Prepare mid-meal snacks, ensuring food is always readily available.
- Assist in food preparation and storage.
- Oversee the overall cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of the kitchen.
- Prepare food ahead of time for the following day's menu.
- Collaborate with residential staff to serve meals in a timely manner.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Independent, skilled cooks who enjoy having an autonomous work environment.
- People with a servant heart who enjoy having a purpose behind the food they make.
- Skill in preparation of a variety of foods.
- Ability to adapt to special dietary needs of the clients.
- Comfortable working with adolescents in a treatment setting.
Required:
- Minimum of two years of cooking experience.
- A current Food Handler's Permit, and a valid Driver's License.
- Knowledge of health codes and proper sanitation.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of cooking experience
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Valid Driver's License
- Knowledge of health codes and proper sanitation
- Skill in preparation of a variety of foods
- Ability to adapt to special dietary needs of clients
- Comfortable working with adolescents in a treatment setting
Company overview
Embark Behavioral Health is a leading national network of behavioral health treatment centers specializing in comprehensive mental health care for adolescents and young adults. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the organization operates more than 30 outpatient centers and residential treatment programs across the United States. Embark offers a full continuum of evidence-based services including wilderness therapy, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and virtual counseling. The company is distinguished by its bold mission to reverse the trends of adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide by 2028. With over 25 years of specialized experience, Embark utilizes innovative therapeutic approaches like their CASA framework (Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement) to build healing bonds with patients and families. The organization serves thousands of clients annually through its nationwide network, providing personalized treatment plans for conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance use, and trauma-related disorders. Embark accepts most major insurance plans and maintains accreditation from organizations including The Joint Commission, demonstrating its commitment to quality care standards.