Cook - Royal Oaks Hospital

Compass Health, Inc.; Windsor (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Personal and professional development

Licensure supervision

Tuition reimbursement & scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program with Xponential

Generous paid time off and holidays

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Job summary

Compass Health Network seeks a Cook at Royal Oaks Hospital to prepare and serve nutritious meals for youth and staff in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes sanitation, inventory control, and adapting to patient-centered routines while complying with safety standards.

The position is full-time with a schedule that includes evenings and every other weekend, offering benefits and a pathway to professional development within a mission-driven health network.

Qualifications

• High School/GED preferred.
• Experience in quantity food production preferred.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and Federal/State regulations and standards required.
• Must possess current food handlers' card.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced, appealing meals for youth and staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen per safety standards
• Receive, store, and manage food inventory in accordance with procedures
• Adapt to shifting needs in a hospital setting
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing education

Skills

Quantity food production

Food safety

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Cook - Royal Oaks Hospital

Department: Nutrition Services - Hospital
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Royal Oaks Hospital
Compensation: $17.45 / hour

Cook Up Care and Comfort for Youth in a Healing Environment

Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday, Thursday and every other weekend 11:30am-8:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30am - 2:00pm. 40 hours weekly.

If you believe a warm, nutritious meal can be part of the healing process, we invite you to bring your skills to our adolescent psychiatric hospital. As a Cook, you'll help create a safe, welcoming environment where youth feel supported during their mental health journey-one meal at a time. In this fast-paced setting, your attention to quality, cleanliness, and consistency makes a meaningful impact each day.

This is a great opportunity for someone who: Finds purpose in providing care through food service, thrives in structured yet dynamic environments, and wants to support adolescents on their path toward recovery in a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced, appealing meals for youth and staff
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen per safety standards
• Receive, store, and manage food inventory in accordance with procedures
• Adapt to shifting needs in a hospital setting
• Participate in relevant training and ongoing education

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School/GED preferred
• WORK EXPERIENCE: Experience in quantity food production preferred
• Knowledge of JCAHO and Federal/State regulations and standards required
• Must possess cognitive, organizational, and emotional ability and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situations

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Must have current food handlers' card for participating county of operations

You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:

• Are passionate about creating meals that help support health and well-being
• Are dependable, organized, and committed to cleanliness and food safety
• Enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where your work has real impact
• Value being part of a team that supports youth through compassionate care
• Want to grow your skills in a purpose-driven, behavioral health setting

About Compass Health Network

Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.

Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness. Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.

Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.

Why Join Us?

Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you'll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

We offer:

• Competitive Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Personal and professional development
• Licensure supervision
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program with Xponential access
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility* *Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.

Your Career, Your Impact

Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you'll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact-every single day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.