Cook

Brightli; Town of Farmington (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks

Job summary

Brightli in Farmington, MO is seeking a Cook to join our Recovery Services team. You will prepare food on a large scale under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, adhering to menus and USDA guidelines.

This full-time role emphasizes efficiency, safety, inventory management, and collaboration with staff to deliver nutritious meals to clients, with benefits including PTO, health coverage, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year of employment history in food service or related field.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Successful completion of First Aid training is required.
• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Purchase food and supplies within budgetary requirements and maintain adequate inventory.
• Maintain compliance with Health Department and KDHE regulations.
• Complete staff evaluations and communicate with staff.
• Schedule staff for proper coverage based on workload.
• Coordinate daily menu and prepare frozen meat for cooking.
• Prepare food with minimal waste while ensuring appearance, taste, and safety.
• Monitor temperatures to meet safety regulations.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas to ensure sanitation.
• Restock and clean cafeteria area for a pleasant dining environment.
• Report faulty equipment to supervisor promptly.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers to deliver services.
• Maintain a positive attitude and align with company goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Farmington, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are currentlyhiring forsomeone to join our team as a Cook. In this role, you will be under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor,prepare food on a largescaleand follow established menus and USDA guidelines.

This position offers….

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuingeach individual’shumanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase food and necessary supplies within budgetary requirements, ensuring adequate inventory levels.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory bodies, including the Health Department and KDHE.
• Complete staff evaluations in a timely manner and communicate effectively with staff members.
• Schedule staff for proper coverage, considering workload and staffing requirements.
• Coordinate the daily menu, ensuring that frozen meat is thawed, sliced, and prepared for cooking.
• Prepare food with minimal waste, focusing on appearance, taste, and food safety standards.
• Monitor food temperatures to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas tomaintaincleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Restock and clean the cafeteria area to provide a pleasant dining environment for clients.
• Report any faulty equipment or problems to the supervisor promptly.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers tofacilitate the delivery of services.
• Maintain a positive attitude anddemonstratea commitment to the company’s goals andobjectives.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• Minimum of one year of employment history in food service or related field.
• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.
• Valid driver’s licenserequired.
• Successful completion of First Aid training isrequired.

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large scale, along with familiarity with materials and equipment used in food service operations.
• Strong communicationskills, both verbal and written, to interacteffectively with staff and clients.
• Adaptability, initiative, reliability, motivation, creativity, and cooperation in performing duties.
• Basic math skills and the ability to follow safety and security regulations.
• Problem-solving ability and the capacity to handle various situations effectively.
• Ability toestablisheffective relationships and work collaboratively with team members at all levels.

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 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.