Cook

Bend, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 24

Posted on: 21-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Location:Bend Oregon
Schedule:WednesdaySaturday 7:00 AM5:30 PM
Pay:$21.25$24.00/hour (based on experience)

Are you a passionate culinary professional seeking a purpose-driven role where your meals make a meaningful impact AtEmbark Behavioral Health we believe that food is more than nourishmentits a vital part of healing connection and care.

Were hiring afull-time Cook to join our dedicated team in Bend Oregon. Make a meaningful impact by preparing nutritious meals for youth ages 1017 in our residential treatment program.

About Us

We are a residential treatment program supporting youth ages 1017 who are navigating behavioral and mental health challenges. Our family-style residence fosters connection growth and healing. Food plays a vital role in that journeyand thats where you come in.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve nutritious homemade meals snacks and desserts for 1020 people daily accommodating various dietary needs.
Maintain a clean safe and sanitary kitchen and dining area including dishwashing duties.
Follow all health department regulations for food prep storage and sanitation.
Build positive relationships with clients and staff through kindness consistency and professionalism.
Participate in mandatory trainings related to cooking food safety and behavioral health to support a safe and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Age 21
High school diploma or equivalent
Oregon Food Handlers certification
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Must possess a valid drivers license maintain a clean driving record and be able to drive for work-related purposes
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Experience preparing healthy meals and accommodating dietary restrictions
Strong communication time management and organizational skills
Positive attitude reliability and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must be physically capable of performing essential job functions including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year experience in a residential or institutional setting
Experience cooking for groups of 15 people
Familiarity with youth care environments

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 lifes 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.

OverviewLocation:Bend OregonSchedule:WednesdaySaturday 7:00 AM5:30 PMPay:$21.25$24.00/hour (based on experience)Are you a passionate culinary professional seeking a purpose-driven role where your meals make a meaningful impact AtEmbark Behavioral Health we believe that food is more than nourishmenti...