Cook's Assistant - Royal Oaks Hospital

Cook's Assistant - Royal Oaks Hospital Department: Nutrition Services - Hospital Employment Type: Part Time Location: Royal Oaks Hospital Reporting To: Cathy Wheatley Compensation: $17.45 / hour Overview If you believe a warm, nutritious meal can be part of the healing process, we invite you to bring your skills to our adolescent psychiatric hospital. As a Cook, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment where youth feel supported during their mental health journey — one meal at a time. This is a part-time position working 16 hours weekly. To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $400. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve balanced, appealing meals for youth and staff Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen per safety standards Receive, store, and manage food inventory in accordance with procedures Adapt to shifting needs in a hospital setting Participate in relevant training and ongoing education Qualifications High School/GED preferred Experience in quantity food production preferred Knowledge of JCAHO and Federal/State regulations and standards required Must possess cognitive, organizational, and emotional ability and maturity to deal effectively with multiple stressors, deadlines and difficult situations Licensure/Certification Must have current food handlers’ card for participating county of operations Why You Might Be a Great Fit Are passionate about creating meals that help support health and well-being Are dependable, organized, and committed to cleanliness and food safety Enjoy working in a fast-moving environment where your work has real impact Value being part of a team that supports youth through compassionate care Want to grow your skills in a purpose-driven, behavioral health setting #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Health Network