Kitchen Cooks @ Arise Treatment Center
Full-Time Position | Reports To Clinical Director | Schedule: 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift
Position Summary
Prepares meals for persons served in accordance with the approved 2-week rotating menu, DOH regulations (410 IAC 7-26), FDA Food Code, and ARISE kitchen safety standards.
Required Qualifications:
- Food handler certification per 410 IAC 7-22
- CFPM credential preferred (ServSafe or equivalent)
- Experience in commercial food preparation
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen management
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Drug test at Hancock Gateway Lab
- Criminal background check must clear before first day
- OIG LEIE screening
- TB skin test or proof within past year
- Immunizations
Job Responsibilities :
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks per the RD-approved 2-week rotating menu
- Follow all cooking temperature requirements per FDA Food Code
- Monitor and log temperatures for refrigeration, freezers, hot holding, and cooking
- Practice proper food storage hierarchy and FIFO rotation
- Execute two-stage cooling method for TCS foods
- Prevent cross-contamination using color-coded cutting boards and proper procedures
- Manage allergen identification, communication, and cross-contact prevention
- Perform handwashing per CDC guidelines at required intervals
- Clean and sanitize using three-compartment sink method
- Report illness symptoms to PIC before beginning work
- Maintain date marking and labeling on all stored foods
- Support biweekly kitchen inspection
- Maintain food handler certification and any required CE
General Standards (All Positions):
- Exemplify ARISE Core Values (Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Collaboration)
- Follow the Code of Conduct
- Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
- Maintain a safe environment for recovery
- Participate in emergency drills and follow emergency procedures
- Report critical incidents per
- Complete orientation within 5 business days and all required annual training
- Self-disclose arrests, charges, or convictions within 48 hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
