Cook - Royal Oaks Hospital

Cook Up Care and Comfort for Youth in a Healing Environment Full-time, benefit eligible position.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:30am-8:00pm; every other weekend 11:30am-8:00pm.

40 hours weekly.

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.

In this fast-paced setting, your attention to quality, cleanliness, and consistency makes a meaningful impact each day.

This is a great opportunity for someone who: Finds purpose in providing care through food service, thrives in structured yet dynamic environments, and wants to support adolescents on their path toward recovery in a mission-driven organization.

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 Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise High School/GED preferred WORK EXPERIENCE 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 xhyhwjd situations LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION Must have current food handlers' card for participating county of operations You'll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You: 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