Cook

Why Join Us?

Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 17 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.

Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.

The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike.

• Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
• Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
• CPR Training
• Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Annual merit increases
• Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
  
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • Whole and Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • 7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

The Cook for Banyan Treatment Centers interacts directly with all Kitchen Staff as well as every employee that works for Banyan Treatment Centers and all clients that attend treatment.

Responsibilities:

1. Communicate in a professional manner with proper use of etiquette
2. Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
3. Experience in using cutting tools, cook ware and bake-ware
4. Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods, grilling, baking, boiling
5. Setting up work stations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
6. Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
7. Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
8. Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
9. Excellent physical condition and stamina
10. Knowledge of cross contamination of foods
11. Knowledge of dish-washing procedures
12. Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
13. Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
14. Capable of multiple tasks
15. Communication and leadership skills
16. Perform in a professional manner.
17. Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to attendance and punctuality.
18. Reports to work as assigned.
19. Understand and adhere to legal guidelines pertaining to client confidentiality and client rights.
20. Maintains acceptable overall attendance.
21. Perform duties independently, taking a proactive approach to problem situations, seeking supervision on an as needed basis.
22. Attends in-services and educational training as necessary and as assigned.
23. Seeks out learning experiences and incorporates new knowledge into practice.
24. Reports incidents, accidents, and occurrences in accordance with policies and procedures.
25. Maintains safety of the physical environment.
26. Performs all other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Experience:

One year experience as a cook