PREP COOK (HOURLY, FULL-TIME)

Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
As a Cook at our Phoenix Programs location in Columbia, Missouri, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining kitchen supplies, and ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines.
Columbia, Missouri, a thriving city nestled in the heart of Mid Missouri, boasting an array of recreational attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options. Take a stroll through the picturesque University of Missouri campus, admiring its historic buildings and vibrant student culture. Indulge in a culinary adventure downtown, where a variety of restaurants are. Competitive hourly rate

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Track and communicate food, kitchen and utensil-related supply needs to the Facility/Program Manager, maintaining adequate supplies at all times.

Prepare and serve meals 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 meals, assisting residents with plate clearing as requested.
Prep next day's 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.
Must be at least 21 years of age and have at least a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have an active Missouri Food Handlers Card.

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.
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
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.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.