Line Cook
The Recovery Village · Houston
Promises / The Right Step is hiring a FT Cook to join our Team in Houston, TX.
About Our Organization
This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.
While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health, rehabilitation or treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs. Additionally, the Cook maintains sanitation protocols, proper food storage, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
- Serves daily meals for clients
- Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required
- Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
- Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
- Adheres to established HACCP guidelines.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills required
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchen
- Ability to identify the needs/concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is required
- Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is required
- Intermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skills required
- Basic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn, required
- Understands and respects cultural diversity.
- Demonstrate adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
- Participate in continuing professional development.
- Follow organization policies and procedures addressing the care of individuals served identified as at risk for suicide, including requirements for screening, assessment, and monitoring.
Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate’s or Bachelor's degree, preferred
Experience:
- 2+ years' experience cooking in a similar setting required
- Experience in Healthcare Food Services preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position.
- If CPR/First Aid is not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.
Benefits
Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!
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