Cook - $24 per HOUR

Key Recovery is a dedicated organization providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment alongside work skills training to support low-income, high-risk individuals in achieving sustained recovery and rebuilding their lives. Located in south Seattle, Key Recovery operates a unique long-term residential program that combines clinical treatment, housing, and practical life skills education. Their holistic approach not only addresses the clinical needs of individuals battling addiction but also equips them with essential skills for long-term success, including employment readiness and independent living. The organization prides itself on creating a supportive and structured environment where patients can recover in a family-style setting while preparing for a healthier future. For more information, visit keyrecovery.org. The Culinary Cook role at Key Recovery is a vital part of their residential program, tasked with preparing family-style meals that meet a variety of planned menus tailored for the co-ed long-term residential facility. This position is instrumental in ensuring that residents receive nutritious, quality meals including hot breakfasts, salads, soups, pasta, sandwiches, casseroles, fruit and vegetable dishes, and baked goods daily. Beyond cooking, the role also serves as a Life Skills Program role model, sharing culinary skills and knowledge with program participants under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. This position requires proficiency in food preparation techniques including washing, measuring, mixing, chopping, peeling, and cooking using various kitchen equipment to maintain the highest culinary standards. The Culinary Cook must ensure that all meals comply with recipes and sanitation standards while supporting special meals as needed. The role demands close attention to detail to maintain proper food temperatures, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, the Culinary Cook also collaborates with a team to foster a sanitized, orderly workspace and ensure appropriate food storage. This job involves physical demands such as standing for long periods, lifting heavy pots and pans, and working near hot surfaces and electrical appliances. Key Recovery offers a comprehensive benefits package inclusive of company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off with vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. Employees also have access to professional development opportunities like training, conferences, and tuition reimbursement, plus employee discounts on various services including travel and entertainment. Joining Key Recovery provides not only a meaningful career in support of recovery but also a supportive work environment dedicated to employee growth and wellness.

• Ability to follow recipe and instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods including grilling, baking, boiling
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work as a team
• Effective communication skills
• Must have Food Handler Certification
• Must be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check
• Must successfully pass drug and TB testing
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 25 pounds, and work in a hot, sometimes noisy kitchen environment