Cook (Part Time)
Required skills
- high school diploma
- food preparation
- sanitation
- kitchen safety
- communication skills
- customer service skills
- multitask
- stay organized
- busy kitchen environment
- varied shifts
Nice to have
- kitchen experience
- commercial food service experience
- healthcare food service
- behavioral health food service
- institutional food service
- high-volume food service
Role summary
Freedom Detox with Pyramid Healthcare in Gastonia, NC is seeking a dependable and experienced Part-Time Cook to prepare nutritious meals for approximately 18-22 clients per meal in a supportive detox and behavioral healthcare environment. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and serving meals according to menus and dietary needs, maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards, and operating equipment safely. Open availability and flexibility to work varying shifts are required. The role emphasizes food preparation, kitchen sanitation, kitchen safety, and customer service skills, with preferred experience in commercial food service and ServSafe certification.
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
Cook – Part-Time
📍 Freedom Detox with Pyramid Healthcare – Gastonia, NC💰 $20.00 per hour🕒 Part-Time | Open Availability
Cook with Purpose. Make a Difference Every Day.
Freedom Detox with Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a dependable and experienced Part-Time Cook to join our team in Gastonia, NC. If you enjoy preparing quality meals, take pride in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.
Our kitchen prepares meals for approximately 18–22 clients per meal in a supportive detox and behavioral healthcare environment. As a Cook, you will play an important role in providing nutritious, high-quality meals to individuals as they focus on their recovery.
Open availability is required, including flexibility to work varying shifts based on kitchen and program needs.
What You'll Do
As a Cook, you will prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized kitchen.
Responsibilities include:
Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
Ensure meals are prepared on time while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation.
Follow standardized recipes and portion-control guidelines.
Accommodate special dietary needs when required.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with food safety standards.
Monitor and document food and equipment temperatures.
Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Receive, rotate, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
Operate kitchen equipment safely and report maintenance concerns.
Complete routine cleaning, inventory, and kitchen documentation.
Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when interacting with clients, visitors, and team members.
Follow applicable health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Participate in required training and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy kitchen environment.
Flexibility to work varied shifts based on program needs.
Preferred:
Five (5) years of kitchen or commercial food service experience.
Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, institutional, or high-volume food service.
ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain certification after hire.
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and passionate about preparing quality meals. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and works well independently and as part of a team.
Why Join Freedom Detox with Pyramid Healthcare?
$20.00 per hour
Part-time employment
Open availability with flexible scheduling based on program needs
Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals in recovery.
Join an established, mission-driven behavioral healthcare organization.
Opportunities for professional growth within Pyramid Healthcare.
Make an Impact Through the Work You Do
The meals you prepare help create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for individuals in recovery. If you're a dependable Cook who takes pride in your work and is looking for a part-time opportunity with open availability, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Freedom Detox with Pyramid Healthcare in Gastonia, NC!
Pyramid CORE Values:
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:
Want to know more?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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