Cook

Crestone Wellnessstrives to humanize and honor addiction recovery by offering compassionate, quality medical and clinical care. Our mission is to help people become whole again and allow them to live abundant, meaningful and happy lives. We are deeply committed to redefining the addiction recovery landscape. We understand that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. That’s why our mission is not only to treat addiction but to humanize and honor each individual’s unique path to healing. By offering top-notch medical and clinical care, we aim to help individuals reclaim their lives, fostering abundance, purpose, and joy every step of the way.

We are seeking a Cookto add to our dynamic team! As a Cook in our substance abuse treatment facility, you play a vital role in supporting recovery and wellness through nourishing, thoughtfully prepared meals. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and serving balanced, high-quality dishes that meet the dietary needs of patients and staff. Beyond cooking, you’ll contribute to a safe, supportive environment by ensuring food safety standards are met, accommodating special dietary restrictions, and fostering a sense of comfort and care through the meals you create.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cooking attractive, tasty, and nutritious meals, according to menus, and ready for services at established mealtimes
• Clean kitchen and equipment as needed or according to routine cleaning schedule
• Obey all sanitation and safety rules and complete assigned weekly cleaning duties
• Keep a daily record of freezer, cooler, and dishwasher temperatures.
• Maintain patient diet records in absence of supervisor
• Secure meal tickets following each meal
• Stock and straighten storerooms, coolers, and freezers as directed
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen in a timely manner; securing all doors, storerooms, coolers, and freezer therein and verifying that equipment is turned off before leaving each night
• Attend in-service classes as required
• Be polite and courteous to staff, patients, and visitors
• Follow established preparation guidelines and production standards as listed in Production Manual
• Use leftovers in a creative, wholesome manner
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and appearance, must not appear impaired or disoriented
• Store food in a safe manner, utilizing proper dating and covering guidelines
• Regular attendance
• Must be able to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers, managers, clients and prospective clients
• Must be able to work in constant state of alertness as to perform the job in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Director and Dietary General Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, recipes, and dining standards
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in upscale or fine dining establishments
• Proficiency in inventory management and cost control software
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergen management
• Previous experience in menu development with a focus on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients

We’re officially a Great Place to Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place to Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees. Read more here: https://ow.ly/YQ1C50WuRH1

At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being.

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.

• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.

• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.

• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.

• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.

• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.

• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.