Treatment Program Cook
Job Location:
Dunwoody, GA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 18 - 19
Posted:
2 September 2026 (22 days ago)
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare LLCis an evidence-based client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. DBHC offers Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them Be the great person they were always meant to be. We are looking for Cooks who thrive in a team-based client-centric environment. Is this you Read on!
Schedule: Full-time Flex schedule includes weekends. Needing both Morning and Afternoon/Evening cooks.
Type: Full-time
The Cook is a vital member of the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare System of Care. The Cook is under the supervision on the Head Chef and is responsible for preparing meals for the clients at the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare residential location. The Cook will ensure that quality dishes are served on schedule. The Cook is responsible for creating the menu and ordering supplies.
Job Responsibilities:
Schedule: Full-time Flex schedule includes weekends. Needing both Morning and Afternoon/Evening cooks.
- Morning Shift:6:30am - 2:30pm hours can be flexible
- Afternoon / Evening Shift: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Type: Full-time
The Cook is a vital member of the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare System of Care. The Cook is under the supervision on the Head Chef and is responsible for preparing meals for the clients at the Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare residential location. The Cook will ensure that quality dishes are served on schedule. The Cook is responsible for creating the menu and ordering supplies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Follow all Board of Health requirements and the state of Georgia Guidelines.
- Obtains and remains in compliance as a Certified Food Handler.
- Ensure all menus approved and signed by the location dietician.
- Follow nutrition requirements and portion sizes.
- Create and post updated menus for clients.
- Ensure that breakfast items are stocked and prepared.
- Ensure that food temperatures meet requirements document in the log book.
- Ensure the refrigerator and freezer temperatures meet requirements document in the log book.
- Ensure the refrigerator and freezer are sanitized and no products past expiration date.
- Ensure all dry good storage products are not past their expiration date.
- Ensure all inventory is secured in a locked storage area.
- Ensure kitchen and appliances are thoroughly cleaned daily.
- Practice ethics and boundaries with clients.
- Report needed maintenance fault equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Must cook and prepare meals for clients following dietary guidelines meal modification restrictions per clients needs.
- Culinary cooking techniques nutrition and diet therapy knowledge food and sanitation safety and food waste control.
- Knowledge of time temperature of food preparation and storage.
- Experience with functionality of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Batch scratch food preparation.
- Wears slip-resistant and closed-toe shoes.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 2 years of culinary experience
- ServSafe Certification
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Southern Live Oak Wellness provides quality mental health treatment in Atlanta, Georgia, to a population in dire need of being treated equally. Call us today