Kitchen Staff - Dietary Cook (PRN)

Job Title: Kitchen Staff - Dietary Cook (PRN)

Reports To: Food Service Manager

Location: Loveland, CO

Schedule: As needed to cover open shifts

Available shifts could include Monday-Sunday 6am-2:30pm and 10am-6:30pm

Compensation: $18-23/hour

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC , established in 2009, is a growing, behavioral healthcare treatment platform treating adults with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions under the Northpoint Recovery brand and adolescents with mental healthcare conditions under the Imagine by Northpoint brand. The Company serves patients with commercial health insurance and is an in-network model. Northpoint has grown from two facilities to fifteen today entirely on a de novo basis with plans to expand rapidly in both existing and new markets. Organizational values include humility, heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the Food Service Professional is responsible for supporting food service operations for our residential patients and outpatient clients. This role ensures the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health, recovery, and well-being of residents. The Food Service Professional is responsible for preparing meals, cleaning work surfaces, serving meals, and other tasks as required while maintaining compliance with all applicable health, safety, and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate is organized, hands-on, and committed to creating a safe, respectful, and therapeutic dining environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and portion guidelines

Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards at all times

Assist with food preparation tasks, including chopping, cooking, baking, and plating

Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, storage, and serving areas

Properly store food, label items, and monitor temperatures to ensure safety

Assist with receiving and stocking food deliveries

Accommodate special diets, allergies, and dietary restrictions as directed

Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance needs

Assist with inventory control and minimize food waste

Follow standardized recipes and food production procedures

Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment

Support meal service schedules and coordinate with kitchen staff

Comply with all local, state, and federal health regulations

Demonstrate professionalism and respect in a residential environment

Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

Respond appropriately to resident needs related to food service

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, or a related field preferred

Minimum of 1 year of experience in food service operations required

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age

Must maintain current nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Experience in healthcare, residential treatment, corrections, or institutional food service preferred

Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

Experience accommodating special diets, food allergies, and nutritional requirements

Knowledge of local and state health department regulations and inspection processes

Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment

Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Compassionate, professional approach when working in a residential recovery environment

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to kitchen operations

Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and any other facility-required clearance

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Excellent organizational abilities

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Creative and persistent problem solver

Able to handle confidential material in a reliable manner

Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of organization

Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive situations and confidential information

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is a residential inpatient treatment facility. Exposure to emotionally impaired patients will be frequent. Stress ranges from low to high depending on the situation

Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Must be reasonably capable of lifting fifteen (15) pounds

Indoor treatment setting and office environment

Use of a mouse and keyboard

FULL-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Subsidized Health Insurance Coverage for Employee, Spouse, & Dependent(s)

100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to 1x annual salary, up to $100,000

100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life & AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

Pre-tax Savings Accounts for all IRS-allowable medical and dependent care expenses

Generous Paid Time Off plan

Employee Referral Bonuses

401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

PART-TIME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Sick Leave

Employee Referral Bonuses

401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs.

Employees with potential access to protected health information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed by HIPAA.

Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by employee, or employer with or without notice.

Compensation:

$18 — $23 USD