Cook at Embark Behavioral Health in Eureka, MT

Overview

Hourly pay rate: $22.00 - $24.00

Full-time, On-site position

Location: 77 Trails End Road Eureka, Montana 59917

Make a Difference Through Food, Care, and Community.

We are seeking a Cook who is passionate not only about food, but also about creating a warm, nourishing environment where students feel cared for, supported, and at home. At Chrysalis, a therapeutic boarding school for adolescent girls, we believe healing happens in everyday moments - including around the table.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, balanced, and appealing meals for students and staff
• Follow established menus while contributing creative, healthy ideas
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and special needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Support a positive, team-oriented environment in collaboration with clinical and residential staff
• Occasionally involve students in appropriate kitchen or meal prep activities to build life skills

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Must hold a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Montana Food Handler’s certification
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Must possess a valid State of Montana driver's license, maintain a clean driving record, and be able to drive for work-related purposes
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Experience preparing healthy meals and accommodating dietary restrictions
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, reliability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be physically capable of performing essential job functions, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in a residential or institutional setting
• Experience cooking for groups of 40+ people
• Familiarity with youth care environments

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

Chrysalis is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Chrysalis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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