Culinary Wellness Assistant/Cook

Help make a meaningful impact through the healing power of food. As a Culinary Wellness Assistant/Cook, you'll support the preparation and service of nutritious, thoughtfully prepared meals that promote health, recovery, and wellness for residents in our 16-bed residential Evaluation & Treatment Facility. Working alongside our Culinary Wellness Manager, you'll help create a welcoming dining experience where food is recognized as an essential part of the healing journey.

Available Schedules

We are hiring for multiple full-time 4-day, 10-hour shifts:

• Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Monday – Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Thursday – Sunday | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Thursday – Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Enjoy the benefit of a consistent schedule with three days off every week!

What You'll Do

• Prepare meals and snacks according to established menus and guidance from the Culinary Wellness Manager.

• Assist with serving meals in a respectful, supportive, and recovery-oriented environment.

• Help ensure meals are prepared accurately, safely, and on schedule.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, food preparation, and dining areas.

• Assist with food storage, labeling, inventory, and receiving deliveries.

• Support daily kitchen setup, meal service, and cleanup.

• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and program team members.

• Help foster a welcoming, trauma-informed dining environment that supports resident wellness.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Food Handler's Card or equivalent certification.

• Two (2) or more years of experience in food service, meal preparation, or kitchen operations.

• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.

• Ability to follow recipes and meal preparation instructions.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with residents and staff.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to support culturally respectful food practices and environments.

• Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and model ethical, professional conduct.

• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.

• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare, residential treatment, behavioral health, or other institutional settings.

• Food Safety Certification.

• Experience working with Tribal communities.

• American Indian/Alaska Native hiring preference applies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work assigned shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

• Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, squat, twist, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.

• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination required.

• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful environment while interacting regularly with residents and staff.

Why Join Jamestown Salish Seasons?

At Jamestown Salish Seasons, we believe food is medicine, and medicine is food. Every meal is an opportunity to support healing, dignity, and recovery. If you're passionate about preparing nutritious food and making a positive difference in the lives of others, we'd love to have you on our team.

Apply today and help nourish wellness, one meal at a time.

Salary : $23 - $30