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CookDo you enjoy cooking and food preparation? Have you been keeping your eyes open for a new opportunity? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team!Being a Cook at Devereux has its Advantages!We offer:Monday-Friday weekday schedule, 9am-5:30pm. No weekends required!$21-$23/hr depending on experienceA fun, fast-paced, and supportive environmentQuality Low-Cost Benefits after 30 days of hire, including medical and dental (learn more at benefits.devereux.org)Tuition Assistance and Student Loan assistance through our Program, ASCENDAs a Cook, you will prepare all food items, manage food services operations, and ensure that the food service area remains clean, orderly and sanitized in an institutional setting. You will follow federal and state guidelines in the planning, preparing and serving of meals to individuals served.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Preparing, serving, and transporting mealsMaintaining a clean and orderly kitchenEnsuring all dishes and utensils are cleanFollowing a planned menu with special dietary needs outlined by a dietitianDevereux is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.QualificationsRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent requiredMust possess or be willing to obtain food safety certification.Current and valid driver's license and clean driving record preferredPass a thorough background check and livescan fingerprintPass a drug screenTwo years of experience, preferably in a similar setting preferred but not required.Educational requirements will be waived if candidate can demonstrate five (5) years' experience in food service, preferably in an institutional setting.Physical Requirements: Free of dependency or abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants or other chemical or controlled substance. Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 25 lbs. or more.Company OverviewDevereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere.We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.Employee assistance / work-life balance program.Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE