Part Time Dietary Cook

Perimeter Healthcare; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks in Springdale, Arkansas, is seeking a Part-Time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for adolescents in a residential program. You will work weekends and some weekdays, ensuring meals meet safety standards and dietary requirements.

The role involves food preparation, portion control, and collaboration with dietary and healthcare teams to support patients’ health and recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Food safety certification or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commercial kitchen experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals on schedule following recipes and facility menus.
• Follow therapeutic diet requirements and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Monitor food quality and temperatures during preparation and service.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, including thermometers.
• Coordinate with dietary staff on meal planning and inventory; train kitchen helpers.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Commercial kitchen experience

Healthcare kitchen experience

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Must be at least 21 years old

Food safety certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Part-Time Dietary Cook

Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks | Springdale, Arkansas

Make a meaningful difference through the meals you prepare. Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks is seeking a dependable, caring Part-Time Dietary Cook to help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for adolescents in our residential treatment program.

Our team works to create a responsive, healing environment and to support each patient’s health and well-being with compassionate, integrated care. Join us in helping young people on their recovery journey.

Schedule

• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Available shifts: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Additional weekday coverage may be needed when other cooks are on leave or call out.

About the Role

As a Cook, you’ll prepare and serve meals in a healthcare setting while following food safety standards and patients’ dietary needs. Kitchen staff prepare meals for approximately 55–60 patients and staff.

What You’ll Do

Food preparation and service

• Prepare and serve meals on schedule, following standardized recipes and facility menus.
• Follow therapeutic diet requirements and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Monitor food quality and temperatures during preparation and service.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, including thermometers.
• Adjust portions and meal preparation to meet nutritional needs.

Safety and sanitation

• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Store and label food properly.
• Record food temperatures and maintain clean workstations.

Teamwork

• Coordinate with dietary staff on meal planning and preparation.
• Communicate with the healthcare team about patients’ dietary needs.
• Help train and guide kitchen helpers.
• Participate in menu planning and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commercial kitchen experience is helpful.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service or large-scale meal preparation.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• ServSafe certification.

Growth and Support

• On-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development programs
• Supportive team environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for food preparation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Stamina to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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