Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe of Columbia is seeking a Cook to join our healthcare kitchen team. You will prepare meals following approved menus, supervise staff during meal prep, and ensure sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, timely meal service, and maintaining inventory. Experience in food service for institutions is preferred, and ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Two or more years in institutional food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Monitor inventory and assist with supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

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)

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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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