The Emily Program
Cook
4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200 Durham, NC 27703 · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
Inventory ManagementFood Safety
About the role
- The Cook is an essential part of the healing journey, preparing and serving food that supports recovery from eating disorders.
- Collaborating closely with the culinary and nutrition teams, you'll prepare high-quality dishes according to standardized menus and recipes, designed not only for nourishment but to meet the specific needs of each client's recovery.
Responsibilities
- Your role goes beyond traditional cooking-every meal is an opportunity to restore balance, support healing, and help clients regain physical and mental well-being.
- Collaborate with the culinary and nutrition team to ensure consistency, accuracy, safety, and adherence to nutrition orders.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness in culinary and dining areas, addressing issues promptly.
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients and their communities of support (e.g., parents, partners).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 4024 Stirrup Creek Drive, Suite 200, Durham NC 27703
Requirements
- 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen.
- Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Inpatient/Residential sites in MN, OH, and WA are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
- Site-specific food safety certification from an accredited program (e.g., ServSafe) is required within 30 days of hire.
- Able to read and interpret dietary instructions.
- 1 year of healthcare culinary service experience, including adherence to standardized menus, recipes, and therapeutic diets preferred.
- Valid driver's license and authorization to drive preferred.
Nice to have
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Compensation
- Starting hourly range between $18.00
Benefits
- Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package.
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance.
- Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period.
- Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Company info
- For full-time employees, we offer:
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