Cook (3510)

CenterPointe; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe in Lincoln, NE is seeking a cook to support meal preparation, meal service, and cleanup as part of our residential kitchen team. You will help ensure meals are prepared safely and on schedule, contributing to a respectful, patient-centered dining environment.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of food service experience, plus a Class II Food Handler’s Permit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food service experience in direct food preparation.
• Minimum Class II Food Handler’s Permit; valid Nebraska driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• The cook position is responsible for meal preparation, meal service, and clean up with the kitchen team at our Lincoln Residential programs.

Skills

Effective listening

Promptness

Lift 50 pounds

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Two years of food service experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lincoln, NE 68502, THE JOB

The cook position is responsible for meal preparation, meal service, and clean up with the kitchen team at our Lincoln Residential programs.

ABOUT CENTERPOINTE

For 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 opportunities

CenterPointe is a proud EEO Employer; candidates of diverse backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, etc. are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications: WHAT YOU HAVE

Required Skills/Physical abilities:

• Effective listening.


• Promptness and flexibility


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Two years of food service experience in direct food preparation.

Licensing or other requirements:

• Valid Nebraska driver’s license. Clean DMV record.


• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Minimum of Class II Food Handler’s Permit.

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Adaptability: Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities


• Communications: Communicates well (written and verbal), delivers presentations, has good listening skills


• Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record


• Ethics: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality


• Sense of Urgency: Meets deadlines, establishes appropriate priority, gets the job done in a timely manner


• Interpersonal Skills: Builds strong relationships, is flexible/adaptable, works well with others, solicits feedback


• Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful