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Cook

Job in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana, 46411, USA
Listing for: Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Shift: 10am-6pm + rotating weekends

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing leader in addiction treatment services. We provide care across the nation touching the lives of more than 30,000 patients daily.

Our mission is to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works. Our employees believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

Role

As a Cook
, you play a direct role in the comfort and care of our patients each day through serving them healthy and nutritious meals developed by our dietary service team. By doing so you are aligned with the Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ primary mission of providing a safe environment promoting long term recovery. You will partner with the Facilities Manager and the Executive Director to establish and maintain a therapeutic environment and routine for our residents.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare nutritional meals by following the dietitian-approved menus provided.
  • Document weight of all food cooked, number of servings, number of clients, number of staff and guests, whether it is USDA or not, on Production List and Meal Count Sheet.
  • Maintain the temperatures of all cooling units daily.
  • Once a month an inventory must be made of all food and supplies.
  • The food houses must be cleaned at least once a month, checking for damaged or spoiled food.
  • Must follow all Health Inspection Codes.
  • Maintain record of all food that is damaged, spoiled or destroyed.
  • Responsible for all necessary cleaning of the kitchen daily including washing dishes, wiping down cabinets, cleaning the dining room, sweeping etc.
  • Preparation of extra snacks that are used throughout the evenings.
Requirements
  • HS diploma/ GED or verifiable work experience in lieu of education
  • Experience in food service preparation
  • Certification in food preparation preferred
Experience
  • 1 year(s):
    Previous food prep/handling experience
Education
  • High School/GED or better
Benefits
  • 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
  • 401k with company match
  • Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
  • Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance.
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)
  • Discount tuition and scholarship opportunities through Capella University
Join our team. Join our mission.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

This employer is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. Pinnacle Treatment Centers prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to have the best available persons in every job.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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