Lead Cook - Homestead

 Full-Time | The Heritage Community | Payson, Utah

Spark Homestead is a residential treatment program in Payson, Utah, specializing in supporting neurodiverse teenage girls in grades 9–12. Our all-girls environment helps students build self-identity, confidence, and resilience.

In addition to treatment, we provide a comprehensive curriculum and year-round schooling to help students develop a love of learning and confidence in their education.

We are seeking a Lead Cook who is passionate about preparing healthy, delicious meals for our students and staff. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while working alongside a fun, supportive team.

Full-time position with one of the following schedules:

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
• Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for students and staff.
• Prepare meals independently for groups of 15–30 people.
• Follow recipes and accommodate special diets as directed by the medical team and nutritionist.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming kitchen and dining area.
• Collaborate with students and the weekend cook on menu planning.
• Manage food purchasing, grocery shopping, and the food budget.
• Ensure proper food storage and inventory rotation to minimize waste.
• Provide meals for quarterly workshops serving approximately 35–45 people.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment by decorating the kitchen for holidays and birthdays.
• Foster positive interactions with students and contribute to a healthy, supportive environment.

• Ability to independently prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 15–25 people.
• Experience cooking from scratch and following recipes.
• Ability to accommodate special diets and dietary instructions.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and engage positively with students.
• Reliable transportation to and from Payson in all weather conditions.

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of cooking experience.
• Ability to cook from scratch and prepare three meals per day.
• Ability to work 8–10-hour shifts and prepare meals for groups of up to 30 people.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing English.

• Competitive compensation, with potential pay increases three times per year.
• Opportunity to work with a thriving and growing nonprofit organization.
• Comprehensive insurance package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with generous employer matching contributions.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan after one year of continuous employment, with employer matching contributions.
• Eight paid holidays per year, in addition to leave benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and volunteer time off (VTO), accruing from the first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Sundance Resort corporate passes.
• Provo Recreation Center discounts.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the onboarding process, including submission of all required documentation and completion of necessary employment requirements.

Join our team and help create a healthy, welcoming environment where students can learn, grow, and thrive-one meal at a time!

We are committed to providing a safe and secure work environment for all employees. As a result, all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, and criminal records.