Line Cook

Description

Pay: Up to $21/hr

Bring your passion for cooking to a place where the work you do makes a difference.

The Recovery Village Salem is looking for a dependable, hands-on Line Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, quality meals from scratch and understands the important role good food plays in health, wellness, and recovery.

As a Line Cook, you'll be part of a collaborative Food Services team supporting individuals receiving treatment for substance use and mental health conditions. You'll help prepare nutritious, appealing meals in a welcoming, professional kitchen while maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and sanitation.

This is an opportunity to put your culinary skills to meaningful work. Your contributions help create a comfortable, supportive environment where patients can focus on healing and recovery.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare, cook, and present meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary guidelines, and food safety standards, with an emphasis on fresh, scratch-made cooking.
• Assist with daily kitchen operations, including meal preparation, food production, and meal service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, dining room, food storage, and refuse disposal areas.
• Monitor and document refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to ensure proper food storage and compliance.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures, including the proper use of cleaning products and personal protective equipment.
• Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, dishwashers, and meat slicers.
• Monitor food service inventory and supplies and report replenishment needs to the Food Services Director.
• Work closely with fellow cooks, Food Services Assistants, and facility leadership to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
• Support a respectful, patient-centered dining experience and contribute to a positive environment for patients and coworkers.
• Perform additional food service duties as assigned.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a team environment, takes pride in their craft, and understands that consistency, cleanliness, and attention to detail matter in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of experience in food service, restaurant, institutional, or commercial kitchen operations.
• Hands-on experience with scratch cooking, food preparation, and preparing meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Current ServSafe Certification required (or in the process of obtaining)
• Knowledge of food safety, proper food storage, temperature monitoring, sanitation, and safe kitchen equipment operation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a diverse team.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and effective communication in a behavioral health treatment environment.

Benefits

At Advanced Recovery Systems, we believe taking care of our employees is just as important as taking care of the individuals we serve. Eligible full-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance: Multiple medical plan options, including PPO and high-deductible health plans, with access to a broad provider network.
• Dental & Vision: Voluntary dental and vision coverage through Cigna.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company match of 50% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with vesting over four years.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with eligible high-deductible health plans, including a company contribution match of 50% of employee contributions, subject to plan limits.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage for eligible full-time employees, with optional supplemental coverage.
• Disability Coverage: Optional short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential resources and support for employees and their families, including counseling, financial guidance, and legal resources.
• Supplemental Benefits: Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal coverage.
• Wellness Resources: Opportunities to participate in wellness initiatives and earn eligible medical premium discounts.
• Additional Support: Access to health advocacy services, telemedicine, travel assistance, and other employee resources.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of The Recovery Village, Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Join Our Team!

At The Recovery Village Salem, we believe everyone deserves compassionate care and the opportunity to recover. If you're an experienced cook who takes pride in scratch-made meals and wants to bring your talents to a team with a meaningful mission, we'd love to meet you!

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