Cook at NANA Healthcare Management, LLC – Tallapoosa, Georgia

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat, LLC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible schedule, including weekends
Pay Rate: $18.00–$19.00 per hour

Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat (HCRR), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered adolescent residential treatment program. We provide therapeutic care across all levels of need in a warm, welcoming environment that meets clients where they are and supports them in becoming “the great person they were always meant to be.”

We are seeking a Cook who thrives in a collaborative, team-based environment and understands the importance of nutrition, consistency, and care in a residential treatment setting.

The Cook is a vital member of the Hidden Creek Recovery & Retreat System of Care. Under the supervision of the Head Chef, the Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for adolescent clients, ensuring meals are served on schedule, and maintaining compliance with health, safety, and dietary standards. This role also includes menu planning and inventory management.

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and dietary guidelines

• Accommodate meal modifications and dietary restrictions based on individual client needs

• Ensure breakfast items are prepared and stocked daily

• Utilize batch scratch cooking techniques to support quality and nutrition

• Follow all Board of Health requirements and State of Georgia guidelines

• Obtain and maintain Certified Food Handler status

• Ensure all menus are approved and signed by the location dietitian

• Monitor and document food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures in log books

• Maintain proper time and temperature controls during food preparation and storage

• Ensure refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas are clean, organized, and free of expired items

• Secure all food inventory in designated locked storage areas

• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment daily

• Create, update, and post weekly menus for clients

• Order food and kitchen supplies as needed

• Practice appropriate ethics and professional boundaries with clients

• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance needs, or safety incidents immediately

• Wear slip-resistant, closed-toe shoes at all times

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Strong understanding of culinary techniques, nutrition, and diet therapy

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and waste control

• Experience working with commercial kitchen equipment

• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently

• Commitment to quality, consistency, and teamwork

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary experience

• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement