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Burrell Behavioral Health Cook in Kirksville, Missouri
Job Description:
Job Title: CookLocation: Kirksville, MODepartment: Preferred Family Healthcare - Food ServicesEmployment Type: FullShift: Monday- Friday
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 Preferred Family Healthcare as a Cook!
As a Cook, you'll prepare food on a large scale and follow established menus and USDA guidelines. Our ideal candidate is passionate about food preparation, has experience in large-scale cooking, and possesses strong communication and collaboration skills.
Kirksville, MO offers a variety of events and activities to choose from. Whether it’s visiting the state park, stopping by the farmers market, being engaged in the college and universities, or enjoying community events and businesses. Kirksville is a community driven hub with a high quality of life. Join us!
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
Competitive Pay
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Keep track of daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.
Ensure that food meets specified standards and record it for each meal.
Coordinate the daily menu by thawing and preparing frozen meat.
Minimize food waste and use leftovers, when possible, 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:
Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum of one year of employment history.
Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.
Additional Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large scale, as well as some knowledge of the materials and equipment used in such operations.
The ability to read and write simple correspondence and the capability to follow security and safety regulations.
The ability to be adaptive, show initiative, be reliable, be motivated, be creative, and be cooperative.
The ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with various groups.
The ability to perform basic math operations and apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions.
The ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
The ability to follow direction and accept supervision.
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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees