Cook

South County Health Care Center; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telehealth

Unlimited Assistance: personal support

Mayo Clinic Programs

Job summary

South County Health Care Center is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, following established recipes and safety procedures. You will handle ingredients, manage kitchen supplies, and support the dietary team to ensure timely, nutritious meals.

The role emphasizes empathy, patience, and a strong work ethic in a caring environment, with opportunities to contribute to resident wellbeing and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience in caregiving roles.
• Ability to follow recipes and food safety standards.
• Commitment to team and residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store raw materials, cooked food, and non-food supplies properly
• Order, restock, and maintain inventories for kitchen supplies and equipment
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Follow establishment recipes when preparing meals
• Prepare ingredients in accordance with menu requirements
• Adhere to food health and safety procedures
• Cook, clean, and assist other staff in daily operations
• Deliver food in a fast-paced environment
• Work shifts as assigned by the Dietary Director

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Culinary skills

Job description

We are seeking individuals with genuine empathy and patience to help care for our residents’ needs. Applicants must have a caring approach and be willing to care for the needs of patients and the team. Pillars for successful employment are work ethic, integrity, and competence. We are currently seeking a Cook.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Handle and store raw materials, cooked food, and non-food supplies properly
• Order, restock, and maintain inventories for kitchen supplies and equipment
• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Follow establishment recipes when preparing meals
• Prepare ingredients in accordance with menu requirements
• Adhere to food health and safety procedures
• Cook, clean, and assist other staff in daily operations
• Deliver food in a fast-paced environment
• Work shifts as assigned by the Dietary Director

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Additional Benefits:

• Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
• Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
• Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!