Cook's Assistant - Southwest
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$17.45 per hour |
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| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | El Dorado Springs, Missouri |
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Key Responsibilities
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
Support Healing in the Kitchen as a Cook’s Assistant at Our Adult Psychiatric Hospital
Schedule: Two 10 hour shifts a week, 7a-6p (with an hour lunch)
Schedule: Two 10 hour shifts a week, 7a-6p (with an hour lunch)
Looking to grow your skills in a role that makes a difference? As a Cook’s Assistant, you’ll help prepare nutritious meals that support the wellness and recovery of adults in our psychiatric hospital. More than just food prep, this role offers the opportunity to assist in life-skills development for clients, contribute to special events, and play a vital role in a clean, organized, and recovery-focused kitchen environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
Enjoys working hands-on in the kitchen, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact by supporting both food service and client wellness in a behavioral health setting.
Enjoys working hands-on in the kitchen, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful impact by supporting both food service and client wellness in a behavioral health setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and serving healthy, appealing meals to clients and staff
- Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and food prep areas
- Support group or individual client instruction in basic food skills or healthy eating habits
- Help document client participation in work therapy or skills training sessions
- Collaborate with the kitchen team on food ordering and inventory
- Prepare snacks and meals aligned with wellness and dietary goals
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
High School/GED required
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in food production preferred
- Ability to work within the facility as a team member and flexible to meet the needs of the facility and the clients we serve
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Enjoy being in the kitchen and contributing to the success of a team
- Are passionate about helping others build skills for healthier living
- Take pride in keeping workspaces clean, safe, and organized
- Are flexible, dependable, and willing to learn in a healthcare environment
- Want a meaningful role that blends food service and client-focused support
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Posting ID: 1272003492 Posted: 2026-06-26 Job Title: Cook Assistant
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