Cook - PRN

At Three Rivers Treatment Center, we believe that nutritious, high-quality meals play an important role in the healing process. We're looking for a dependable, team-oriented Cook who takes pride in preparing delicious, nutritious meals for adolescents in a residential treatment setting. If you enjoy cooking, maintaining high food safety standards, and working in a mission-driven environment, we'd love to meet you!

As a Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving meals while ensuring food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met.

Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and approved menus.

Ensure meals are served on time while maintaining excellent food quality, temperature, and presentation.

Follow special diet orders and modified meal requirements as directed.

Determine food and supply needs and assist with proper inventory usage to reduce waste.

Properly store, label, and rotate food in accordance with food safety guidelines.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area.

Complete required food temperature logs and other kitchen documentation.

Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance needs promptly.

Follow all sanitation, personal hygiene, infection control, and workplace safety standards.

Protect resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy policies.

Participate in required staff training and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

Work collaboratively with the Dietary team and other departments to support quality resident care.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a restaurant, commercial kitchen, institutional food service, or fast-food environment.

Preferred Certifications

Enjoys preparing quality meals for others.

Works well independently and as part of a team.

Has knowledge of commercial food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.

Understands food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.

Can accurately estimate food quantities and follow recipes.

Is comfortable preparing modified or special diet meals.

Has basic math skills for measuring ingredients and portioning food.

Can evaluate food quality through appearance, taste, and smell.

Builds positive, professional relationships with adolescents while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Is dependable, organized, and committed to providing excellent service.

Must be at least 19 years of age in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia regulations for Children's Residential Facilities.

Ability to successfully complete all required background checks and pre-employment screening.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Clean, well-lit, climate-controlled commercial kitchen.

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying food products and kitchen supplies.

Exposure to commercial kitchen equipment, hot surfaces, and food preparation environments.

Why Join Three Rivers Treatment Center?

At Three Rivers Treatment Center, every employee plays an important role in helping adolescents heal, grow, and succeed. We offer:

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Come cook with purpose. Join a team that's changing lives—one meal and one resident at a time.

Apply today!