Cook

Burrell Behavioral Health; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health provider in Farmington, Missouri, is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare nutritious meals for clients. This part-time role involves meal preparation, adherence to dietary guidelines, and collaboration with a supportive team to enhance client health and recovery.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Welcoming, warm, supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of employment history.
• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.
• Maintain daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.
• Ensure food meets specified standards and document compliance for each meal.

Skills

Nutrition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Farmington, Missouri

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Cook to help provide nutritious meals to our clients, supporting their journey toward health and recovery. In this role, you will contribute to a positive environment by preparing meals with care and attention, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining the highest food safety standards. Your creativity, reliability, and initiative will help us fulfill our mission to change and save lives.

As a Cook, you will prepare meals on a large scale following established menus and USDA guidelines. You’ll also adapt to dietary restrictions, manage food preparation schedules, and collaborate with a supportive team to meet client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.
2. Maintain daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.
3. Ensure food meets specified standards and document compliance for each meal.
4. Coordinate meal preparation, including thawing and prepping ingredients.
5. Minimize food waste by using leftovers within mandated timeframes.
6. Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas, ensuring a clean and organized cafeteria.
7. Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to meet client needs.
8. Monitor supplies and report needs to the supervisor.
9. Prepare food for special events as requested.
10. Assist with clean-up during and after meals, storing leftovers properly.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of employment history.
• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must provide evidence of being free from infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., TB test) prior to employment and annually thereafter.
• Successful completion of a background check, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Successful completion of First Aid training and ServSafe Course.
• Hepatitis A vaccination required before handling food products (mandatory for St. Louis area staff).

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life.
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more.
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive.
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within.
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, advocate for increased access to mental health and substance use care, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet client needs.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our mission. If you are passionate about empowering communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.