Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview: 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. 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.

0 FTE, (40hrs/wk), working Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-9:00pm, Thursdays 12:00-8:00pm, Fridays and Saturdays 7:00-3:00pm. Some holidays included and flexibility for coverage needed.

Compensation

Disclosure Starting hourly range between $18.00 - 20.00 Hourly Final

offered will be within pay range based on

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance.

Qualifications

/experience met for the position How Cooks Empower Recovery Prepare and serve food/beverages according to standardized menus, recipes, portions, and nutrition orders. , standardized menu/recipes, therapeutic diets). 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. Ensure punctuality and attendance for shifts, prioritizing client care and efficient time management. Provide coverage for other culinary roles when needed.

, parents, partners). Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and labeling, as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

: 1 year of cooking experience in a medium-volume kitchen. 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. 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.

, ServSafe) is required within 30 days of hire.

What We Offer

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Benefits

: We understand the importance of a well-rounded

package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.