Job Description:

Job Title: Cook
Location: Springfield, Mo.
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Cook, under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, prepares food on a large scale and follows established menus and USDA guidelines. They may need to make alternative meals to accommodate dietary restrictions.

The Cook position offers…

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and moreTelemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visitsEmployee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costPaid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Track and communicate food, kitchen and utensil-related supply needs to the Facility/Program Manager, maintaining adequate supplies at all times.Prepare and serve the evening meal according to established menus and consistent with USDA guidelines for serving size and nutritional content.  Note:  An alternative meal/dish offering may be required at times to meet resident dietary requirements or restrictions (e.g., ill resident on a ‘bland’ diet).Provide clean-up services during and after the evening meal, assisting residents with plate clearing as requested.Label and store leftovers appropriately.Prep next day’s morning and evening meals, to the extent that supplies and ‘freshness’ allow.Prepare food for special resident or facility events (e.g., birthday cakes), as needed or requested.Maintain accurate record of menu item substitutions, communicating this to the Facility/Program Manager as requested. Provide input regarding menu planning, nutrition and resident observations as necessary or requested.

 

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:  

Must be at least 21 years of age and have at least a High School Diploma or GED.A working knowledge of nutrition is beneficial as well as experience cooking preparing meals.

Employment Requirements:

Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter – expected for all direct car staff, but mandatory for RCF staff. Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.Successful completion of First Aid training is required.Successful completion of ServSafe Course.Obtained Hepatitis A vaccination prior to handling food products – required for all St. Louis area staff.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:  Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.