Cook

CenterPointe; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe in Lincoln seeks a cook to prepare meals, serve, and assist with clean up as part of the kitchen team in our Lincoln Residential programs. Join a team focused on holistic, person-centered care and a culture of work-life balance, growth opportunities, and inclusive engagement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of food service experience, a valid Nebraska food handler’s permit, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and being at least 21 years

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food service experience in direct food preparation preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and clean DMV record.

Responsibilities

• The cook prepares meals, serves, and assists with kitchen cleanup as part of the Lincoln Residential programs.
• Maintains food safety, cleanliness, and proper food handling procedures.
• Works with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service and quality.

Skills

Effective listening

Promptness

Flexibility

Communication

Dependability

Ethics

Sense of Urgency

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

THE JOBThe cook position is responsible for meal preparation, meal service, and clean up with the kitchen team at our Lincoln Residential programs.ABOUT CENTERPOINTEFor more than 52 years, CenterPointe has been a leader in providing holistic, person-centered care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Guided by our mission to help people get better, sooner, for longer, we have expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our community while incorporating the latest research in integrated care and recovery.Today, CenterPointe offers more than 40 programs across Lincoln and Omaha, including therapy and outpatient services, primary and psychiatric care, residential treatment, crisis response, street outreach, and housing support. We are proud to provide comprehensive, wraparound services grounded in a biopsychosocial model of care, with a strong focus on strength-based and data-driven practices.With campuses in Lincoln (Campus for Health and WellBeing) and Omaha (Campus For Hope), our team supports individuals of all ages and backgrounds through a continuum of care.At CenterPointe, we strive to \"Be the Best\" for the individuals we serve, our communities, and our team. Join us in building a healthier, more hopeful future.WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU- A culture focused on work-life balance, personal and professional growth, inclusion, and engagement- Limitless opportunities for professional training, growth & development, and career advancement, including Professional Development Leave, internal and external trainings, and job enhancement opportunitiesCenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, etc. are encouraged to apply!WHAT YOU HAVERequired Skills/Physical abilities:1. Effective listening.2. Promptness and flexibility3. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Educational/Experience Requirements:1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Two years of food service experience in direct food preparation.Licensing or other requirements:1. Valid Nebraska driver’s license. Clean DMV record.2. Must be at least 21 years of age.3. Minimum of Class II Food Handler’s Permit.Demonstrated Competencies:1.Adaptability: Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities2.Communications: Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, has good listening skills3.Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record4.Ethics: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality5.Sense of Urgency: Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, gets the job done in a timely manner6.Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback7.Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful