Line Cook

Up to $24/hr 

Seeking an experienced Line Cook to join our team in Palmer Lake, CO!

Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company committed to transforming lives through comprehensive treatment. With our advanced approach to patient care, we are seeking exceptional food service workers like you to join our team. We have facilities in various regions of the U.S., and since our inception, we have been unwavering in our mission to support individuals on their path to recovery.

At  Recovery Village at Palmer Lake (PLR)we believe that any adult who struggles with drug and alcohol addictions and co-occurring mental health conditions can heal. Our accredited addiction treatment facility offers a continuum of rehab programs in a safe, supportive environment with compassionate care from medical and clinical professionals. Only 15 minutes from Colorado Springs and 60 miles from Denver, The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake balances medical support with mental health counseling and recreational therapies in a scenic setting. Our 110-bed facility welcomes adults from all backgrounds, and offers personalized treatment programming to fit a variety of unique needs.

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.

We value our employees and recognize the critical role they play in saving lives.

When you join our team, you can expect: 

• Competitive Starting Pay: Up to $24/hr
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks/year | Accrual begins on Day 1 of employment
• Retirement: 401K + match
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & Teladoc access
• Matching HSA: Up to $1500/year company contribution
• Travel Concierge, LifeMart Employee Discounts, Health Advocate, EAP Program
• And much more!

The Line Cook is responsible for assisting with meal and food preparation, regulation compliance (reporting), and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas as assigned by Food Service Director. This position works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following core job duties and other required tasks:

• Responsible for orderly storage and cleanliness of all areas and items within the kitchen, dining room, and other food storage, meal service, and refuse disposal areas.
  
• Checks and completes temperature charts for refrigerators, and freezers on a daily basis.
• Correctly and appropriately utilizes approved cleaning agents within all food preparation, storage and refuse disposal areas.
• Responsible for removal of trash and refuse from kitchen, dining room and food storage areas
• Utilizes appropriate care and safety in usage of meat slicer and other kitchen equipment.
• Inventories food service items and supplies as directed
• Conducts work activities in a safe and orderly manner.
• Willingness to work for the best interests of the facility.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Reports any changes in personal health status to supervisor as soon as he or she becomes aware of them.
• Takes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule : Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Accepting applications for all shifts/hours.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year in a related field
• Food Certification Certificate as required by state, ServSave required (or in process)

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Residential healthcare strongly preferred
• CPR and Standard First Aid certification or in process of obtaining preferred.
• Proficiency in food preparation, regulation compliance and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas
• Ability to work individually, with other cooks and with the other employees in the Food Service Department to improve the overall success of our kitchen

Benefits

Advanced Recovery Systems complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.