Healthcare Kitchen Cook: Balanced Meals & Team Lead

Acadia Healthcare; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPointe of Columbia is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals in a healthcare setting. You will lead kitchen staff during meal prep and service, ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious, and appealing while maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to follow approved menus within a fast-paced environment. ServSafe certification is preferred or the willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food service / institutional cooking

Safe food handling knowledge

Teamwork & time management

ServSafe certification or willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training preferred

Job description

CenterPointe of Columbia is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals in a healthcare setting. You will lead kitchen staff during meal prep and service, ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious, and appealing while maintaining high sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge of safe food handling, and the ability to follow approved menus within a fast-paced environment. ServSafe certification is preferred or the willingness to obtain it.