Part Time Cook

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Food Services
Employment Type: Part-time
Shift: Mon-Fri

Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Cook looking to make a positive impact in the lives of those you serve? Join our team at Brightli as a Cook!

As a Cook, you’ll be responsible for preparing food on a large scale under the supervision of the Food Service Supervisor, following established menus and USDA guidelines. You may also need to create alternative meals to accommodate dietary restrictions.

The Cook position offers…
· Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
· Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Essential Job Functions:

• Keep track of daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.

• Ensure food meets specified standards and record it for each meal.

• Coordinate the daily menu by thawing and preparing frozen meat.

• Minimize food waste and utilize leftovers within mandated timeframes.

• Follow menus and maintain a log for any substitutions.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, documenting any changes.

• Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas, restocking and cleaning the cafeteria.

• Report any equipment issues to the supervisor.

• Communicate with coworkers and other departments to meet client needs.

• Maintain a positive attitude towards clients.

• Assist with tracking and communicating supply needs to the manager.

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.

• Assist with clean-up during and after meals and properly store leftovers.

• Prep meals for the next day if supplies allow.

• Prepare food for special events as requested.

• Maintain records of menu substitutions.

• Provide input on menu planning, nutrition, and resident observations.

• Give at least 4 hours’ notice if a scheduled shift needs to be missed.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of one year of employment history preferred.

• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large scale, along with familiarity with materials and equipment used in such operations.

• Ability to read and write simple correspondence, and follow security and safety regulations.

• Adaptable, reliable, motivated, creative, and cooperative.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports, and communicate effectively with various groups.

• Basic math skills and the ability to logically follow instructions.

• Ability to handle problems with concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Willingness to follow direction and accept supervision.

Supervisory Requirements:
None

Employment Requirements:

• Must provide evidence that you are free of infectious and contagious diseases, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.

• Completion of New Hire Orientation and all training requirements 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.

• Obtain 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 and/or a negligible amount of force frequently 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.

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.