Cook

The Refuge, a Healing Place is a residential treatment center specializing in trauma treatment, PTSD, eating disorders, and other co-occurring disorders. We are located on 96 acres in the Ocala National Forest and are looking for a cook to join our team to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.This is a full-time, benefit eligible position, working 8:30 am - 7:00 pm and will require weekend availability. Pay for this position will start at $15.50/hour and increase based on relevant experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.· Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.· Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.· Take inventory of supplies and equipment.· Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.· Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.· Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.OTHER FUNCTIONS:· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.· Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.· Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state’s background screening requirements.To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:https://info.flclearinghouse.com/Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.REFHP

Created: 2026-05-06