Dietary Cook Adolescent Residential Treatment Center

Overview

Hourly pay rate: $21.00 - $23.00, DOE

Full-Time, On-site position

Location: 5401 W. Ninth Street Greeley, Colorado 80634

Schedule: Sunday - Wednesday 7am - 5pm

Join an adolescent residential treatment program in Greeley, Colorado, where you''ll prepare nutritious meals that support the health and well-being of youth in care. This full-time, day-shift position offers a consistent schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through food service in a residential behavioral health setting. If you have commercial kitchen or food service experience and enjoy creating safe, welcoming dining experiences, we''d like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks for adolescents and staff in a residential treatment setting.
• Follow approved menus, dietary guidelines, and portion requirements.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored, and served according to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with inventory management, food ordering, receiving deliveries, and stock rotation.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, food allergies, and special meal requests as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen environment.
• Comply with all local, state, and company health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Required must be at least 21 years of age, consistent with program, supervision, and/or licensing requirements for residential treatment settings.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Required current Food Handler certification. Willingness to complete employer-required food safety training upon hire.
• Required two (2) years of experience in food service, meal preparation, institutional dining, healthcare, residential treatment, school nutrition, hospitality, or commercial kitchen settings.
• Preferred experience working in a scratch kitchen environment.
• Candidates with Dietary Aide, Cook, or Food Service experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), rehabilitation center, long-term care community, hospital, or healthcare setting are encouraged to apply.
• Must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background checks and any screenings required by Colorado law, funding sources, licensing standards, or organizational policy.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage - Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match - Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays - Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges.

Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

There is no predetermined closing date for this job opportunity. The employer will accept applications until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

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