Cook II

Cook II

Location: Asheville

CooperRiis's kitchen offers our team members a creative environment for our meal preparation using fresh, local, and organic wholes and also promotes a supportive team environment.  We offer set shifts so our staff know their hours are guaranteed each week and they can count on a consistent start and end of all of their shifts.  We also offer a full benefits package which includes generous PTO and sick time accruals!

Schedule: 

• Full Time Guaranteed Hours
• 36-40 Hours per week
• 6 am to 4 pm shift 
• 4 shifts per week

Pay: Starting at $16.50 - $19.50/hr and pay is based on experience

Benefits:

• PTO/Sick Time accrual from first day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company Funded Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with company match
• Free Meals on Shift

Responsibilities:

• Timely preparation and service of scheduled meals and snacks
• Creativity of meal preparation and planning using fresh, local, and organic whole foods
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment 
• Follows all applicable health code regulations
• Ability to accommodate specific dietary needs
• Assists in the dish room as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and/or 2-5 years of experience 
• Thorough knowledge of whole food cuisine
• Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Experience working with adults coping with mental health challenges is preferred

*CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville.  We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.

* CooperRiis strives to maintain high standards of safety for our employees and residents during COVID-19 by following State and CDC guidelines. All staff are required to follow the COVID-19 protocol with no exceptions. This includes, but is not limited to: temperature monitoring, social distancing, wearing a mask, wearing other protective gear as necessary for the position, cleanliness, and hand washing.