Cook

Overview

Full-Time Cook 

Pay Range: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

Thursday and Friday 11am to 7pm

Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm

Location: Benton, TN

Are you empathetic, patient, and committed to empowering adolescents on their journey towards sustainable mental wellness? Embark at Benton is seeking a full-time Cook for adolescents (ages 12 - 17) in a residential treatment program. The Cook is responsible for assisting and preparing nutritious and balanced meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and events as assigned. As part of the dietary services team, you will ensure that proper health and safety procedures are adhered to while maintaining a focus on budget guidelines.

Embark is a unique organization comprised of an extraordinary family of programs, all dedicated to creating joy and healing generations. We are a leading network of clinical and therapeutic programs (residential treatment centers, young adult transition programs, outpatient centers, addiction treatment facilities, and more) that offer a comprehensive set of services that run the span of acuities, ages and treatments; all focused on cutting-edge interventions where we strive to lead the way in helping take anxiety, depression and suicide from the all-time highs of today to all-time lows. 

Responsibilities

• Plan a weekly menu and coordinate the preparation and serving of nutritious meals and snacks that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences as needed. 
• Ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations, including food handling and sanitation standards. 
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and dining areas to ensure client safety. 
• Develop and maintain positive, healthy relationships with clients. 
• Being punctual and maintaining regular attendance. 
• Maintain professionalism in all aspects of the job. 
• Driving when required. 

Qualifications

• Age: 21+ years of age or older
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D required. 
• Experience cooking and serving in a kitchen, restaurant, or cafeteria setting, with the ability to create weekly menus, maintain food inventory, and manage a budget.
• Knowledge of basic nutrition; culinary arts training preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications, including Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification (as deemed necessary by the Program Director), CPR/First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Must successfully pass background, driving record, drug, and TB screenings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.  #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite  #EBOTHR