Cook

Job description

# Cook > Boca Recovery Center · Huntington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-08-28 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Operations ## Description ### **Cook** **Department:** Operations / Food Services **Reports to:** Director of Operations **Location:** Huntington, IN **Job Type:** Full-Time **About Boca Recovery Center** _Founded in 2016, Boca Recovery Center is a nationally recognized addiction treatment provider specializing in substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. With locations in Florida, New Jersey, Indiana, and Massachusetts; we deliver evidence-based clinical care in a supportive, structured environment. Our team is committed to providing trauma-informed, client-centered services that promote lasting recovery._ ### **Position Summary** The Cook is responsible for the safe preparation and distribution of high-quality, nutritious meals in a residential treatment setting. This position ensures compliance with food safety regulations and dietary needs of clients under healthcare supervision. The Cook plays a vital role in supporting client health and wellness through meal service and kitchen management. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Prepare and serve meals that meet health, safety, and dietary guidelines for adult clients. - Accommodate special diets, including diabetic, vegetarian, and allergy-sensitive meals. - Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation. - Ensure proper food storage, inventory rotation, and timely ordering of perishables and dry goods. - Monitor kitchen hygiene and enforce sanitation standards in compliance with state regulations. - Inspect food and supplies upon receipt and before use to ensure quality and freshness. - Work collaboratively with the clinical and operations teams to support client needs. - Provide exceptional customer service in all client and staff interactions. - Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and storage areas, including dishwashing responsibilities as needed. - Attend required staff meetings and training sessions. - Manage occasional special meals or event catering needs for the facility. - Demonstrate safe lifting techniques and handle up to 50 lbs regularly. - Perform additional culinary duties or facility-related tasks as directed by leadership. ## Requirements **Education:** - High School Diploma or GED required. - Culinary training or related education is a plus. **Experience:** - Minimum 2 years in a culinary or food service role, preferably in healthcare, institutional, or high-volume kitchen settings. **Licensure & Certifications:** - Valid driver’s license, required. - ServSafe Food Handler Certification or equivalent (must be obtained within 6 months of hire). - CPR Certification preferred; required within 6 months of hire. **Other Qualifications:** - Thorough understanding of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety. - Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary plans under clinical guidance. - Professional, respectful, and team-oriented demeanor. - Ability to work independently and respond calmly to high-stress situations. ### **Work Environment & Physical Demands** - Position is primarily indoors (80–90%) in a temperature-controlled kitchen and prep area. - Must stand, walk, reach, bend, crouch, and lift throughout an 8-hour shift. - Frequent use of kitchen equipment: stove, oven, microwave, slicer, dishwasher, telephone, utensils. - Physical demands include lifting/carrying supplies up to 50 lbs and working in a fast-paced setting. - Must be comfortable around food odors, noise from equipment, and time-sensitive meal preparation schedules. ### **Security & Compliance Requirements** - Criminal background check, reference check, and drug screening required. - Compliance with HIPAA and facility-specific confidentiality policies is mandatory. ## Benefits Boca Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Health Insurance - Retirement Plans - Disability Coverage - Paid Time Off - Continuing Education & Professional Development Opportunities _**Join Boca Recovery Center and make a meaningful impact through expert, compassionate care in a mission-driven environment focused on recovery and wellness.**_ ## Apply [Apply at Boca Recovery Center](https://apply.workable.com/boca-recovery/j/3B25827739/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)