Cook

Burrell Behavioral Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving client care and fostering community well-being. As a Cook, you'll prepare meals in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that prioritizes employee health and happiness. If you're passionate about making a difference and creating a welcoming atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career while positively impacting the lives of others.

Benefits

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package

Telemedicine Services

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Career Mobility Opportunities

Top-notch Training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in cooking and meal preparation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and USDA guidelines.
• Communicate food supply needs to maintain adequate kitchen supplies.
• Assist residents with meal clean-up and prep for the next day.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Nutrition Knowledge

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Cook
Location: Springfield, Mo.
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Cook, under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, prepares food on a large scale and follows established menus and USDA guidelines. They may need to make alternative meals to accommodate dietary restrictions.

The Cook position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and communicate food, kitchen and utensil-related supply needs to the Facility/Program Manager, maintaining adequate supplies at all times.
• Prepare and serve the evening meal according to established menus and consistent with USDA guidelines for serving size and nutritional content. Note: An alternative meal/dish offering may be required at times to meet resident dietary requirements or restrictions (e.g., ill resident on a ‘bland’ diet).
• Provide clean-up services during and after the evening meal, assisting residents with plate clearing as requested.
• Label and store leftovers appropriately.
• Prep next day’s morning and evening meals, to the extent that supplies and ‘freshness’ allow.
• Prepare food for special resident or facility events (e.g., birthday cakes), as needed or requested.
• Maintain accurate record of menu item substitutions, communicating this to the Facility/Program Manager as requested. Provide input regarding menu planning, nutrition and resident observations as necessary or requested.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have at least a High School Diploma or GED.
• A working knowledge of nutrition is beneficial as well as experience cooking preparing meals.

Where you’ll be working:

You will be working at our Burrell Park Detox Location in Springfield, MO

COOK

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 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, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

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 varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local 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.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.