Residential Program Cook
New Haven
Summary
Join New Haven, a residential mental health treatment center in Spanish Fork, Utah, as a Cook preparing nutritious meals and snacks for youth receiving behavioral health care. In this onsite role, you'll plan menus, accommodate dietary needs, maintain food safety standards, and help create a positive dining experience for residents. We're looking for someone with professional kitchen, cafeteria, or restaurant experience who enjoys meaningful work in a residential treatment setting.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Create weekly menus
- Manage inventory
- Order supplies, and help maintain food costs within budget
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations while maintaining a clean kitchen environment
- Work collaboratively with treatment staff and dietitians to support residents' nutritional needs
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Professional experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Utah Food Handler Permit, CPR/First Aid certification, and pass background, drug, driving, and TB screenings; valid driver's license required
- Ability to obtain and maintain Crisis Intervention Training Certification
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Professional experience in a restaurant, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen preferred
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Utah Food Handler Permit
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Pass background, drug, driving, and TB screenings
- Valid driver's license required
- Ability to obtain and maintain Crisis Intervention Training Certification
Company overview
New Haven is a mental health care organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and communities. As a healthcare provider specializing in mental wellness, the company offers a range of therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and psychiatric care designed to address various mental health conditions. Their services typically include individual therapy, group counseling, crisis intervention, and specialized treatment programs for conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders. The organization focuses on delivering patient-centered care through evidence-based practices and a multidisciplinary approach involving licensed therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health professionals. New Haven emphasizes creating supportive environments that promote recovery, resilience, and improved quality of life for clients. Their commitment to mental health advocacy and community outreach positions them as an important resource in addressing the growing need for accessible mental health services. The organization operates with a mission to reduce stigma around mental health issues while providing compassionate, effective treatment options tailored to individual needs.