Cook

Centerpointe-Hospital-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe of Columbia is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals in a healthcare setting. You will lead kitchen staff during meal prep and service, ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious, and appealing while maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to follow approved menus within a fast-paced environment. ServSafe certification is preferred or the willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food service / institutional cooking

Safe food handling knowledge

Teamwork & time management

ServSafe certification or willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training preferred

Job description

Overview

Do you love bringing people together through great food? Join our team at CenterPointe of Columbia as a Cook and help create fresh, nutritious, and satisfying meals in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals following approved menus
• Lead and support kitchen staff during meal prep and service
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards
• Monitor inventory and maintain kitchen supplies
• Work with leadership to deliver balanced, appetizing meals
• Support daily kitchen operations including prep, cleaning, and organization

What You Bring

• Food service or institutional cooking experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation
• Strong teamwork and time management skills
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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