Cook in St Marys, Georgia at NANA Healthcare Management, LLC

Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center, LLC

Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Flexible; rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Pay: $18.50/hour (final rate based on experience)

Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center (SMBHC), LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered residential treatment program serving adolescents ages 11–17, and up to 19 years of age. Our clients may present with a wide range of behavioral health needs, including self-harm, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance use, trauma, mood instability, depression, and anxiety.

We provide care in a warm, structured 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 dependable Part-Time Cook who enjoys preparing nutritious meals in a mission-driven environment and understands the important role food plays in the healing and recovery process.

The Part-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals for residential clients while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen. Working under the supervision of the Head Chef, this role helps ensure meals are prepared on schedule and in accordance with health, safety, and dietary standards.

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and dietary guidelines.
• Accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and meal modifications as directed.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack preparation.
• Ensure meals are served in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and proper portion control.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Monitor and document food, refrigerator, and freezer temperatures.
• Properly store food and rotate inventory using FIFO (First In, First Out) practices.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Report maintenance or equipment concerns promptly.

• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and treatment team.
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries with adolescent clients.
• Follow all facility policies, state regulations, and health department requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in food service, commercial kitchens, healthcare, or residential settings preferred.
• Food Handler's Certification preferred (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

• Flexible part-time schedule
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Meaningful work serving adolescents in residential treatment
• Opportunities for additional hours and professional growth

If you are passionate about preparing nutritious meals and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment, we'd love to hear from you.