Cook (Part-Time - Every Weekend - Saturday & Sunday)

Be part of something meaningful. Help others heal and grow.

Turning Point, Inc. is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and organized Cook to join our treatment team. In this critical role, you'll help oversee all kitchen operations and ensure that clients receive nutritious, safe, and well-prepared meals each day.The Cook will be responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising all aspects of food service within the facility. This includes designing menus that meet dietary needs, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining a calm, supportive and clean kitchen environment aligned with our mission of care.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cook, you’ll be the supportive backbone of our client services. Your role will include:

• Plan and execute daily menus that support client health and dietary requirements
• Prepare meals in accordance with established nutritional guidelines
• Supervise kitchen staff and oversee daily food service operations
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety protocols
• Managing kitchen phone and emails
• Manage inventory, ordering, and storage of food and supplies
• Ensure all meals are served on schedule to support client routines
• Collaborate with clinical staff regarding dietary restrictions and special needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Support a trauma-informed, client-focused atmosphere
• Keeping accurate shift notes, and reports.
• Responding to behavioral emergencies with professionalism, using de-escalation techniques.
• Participating in staff meetings and contributing to a positive, recovery-focused environment

Why Turning Point?

• Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a culturally specific organization that centers the voices and needs of African American clients
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced clinicians and community advocates
• Inclusive Culture: We value diversity, lived experience, and innovation in care delivery

Shift You'll Work:

Saturdays and Sundays: First Shift (16 hours/week)