Cook's Assistant - Royal Oaks Hospital

Compass Health Network; Windsor (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus $400

Job summary

Compass Health Network in Windsor, MO is seeking a compassionate cook to support our adolescent psychiatric hospital. You will prepare and serve balanced meals for youth and staff in a fast-paced, healing environment, emphasizing safety, cleanliness, and consistency.

This role requires a High School/GED, prior food production experience, and a current food handlers’ card. You will operate in a regulated setting with attention to regulatory standards and teamwork to help youth on their recovery

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food production preferred.
• Knowledge of JCAHO and Federal/State regulations and standards required.
• High School/GED preferred or equivalent.

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

Food production experience

Sanitation & food safety

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School/GED

Job description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $400.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Cook Up Care and Comfort for Youth in a Healing Environment

This is a part-time position working 16 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