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Full-Time Mental Health Facility Cook

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/5/2026

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Job Title

Full-Time Mental Health Facility Cook

Division/Program

Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation

17.11 - 20.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Inpatient facility in Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Sunday to Thursday 6 am - 2:30 pm

Why Join Our Team?


  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities:
    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).


Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:


  • This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.
  • Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees


What You Bring To SBHG


  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience preparing therapeutic diets preferred. Or, Six (6) months housekeeping experience in a hospital, hotel, motel or similar work environment.
  • License or Certification Valid California Driver's License


How You Will Make a Difference


  • Prepares food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
  • Maintains logs such as cleaning logs, temperature logs, etc.
  • Cleans and disinfect kitchen and other facility areas.
  • Conducts and assists both large and small activity groups.
  • Assists in teaching and educating clients in ADLs.
  • Transports clients as needed in facility vehicle.


Division/Program Overview


  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services


Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information

CenCalJobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 16.50 - 23.03. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

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