Cook

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about creating delicious and nutritious meals? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your culinary skills can truly make a difference? Join our compassionate team as a Cook and contribute to our mission of helping others by providing wholesome food. We are looking for an adaptive, reliable, and motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

As a Cook, you will be responsible for large-scale food preparation, adhering to established menus and USDA guidelines. You will skillfully coordinate daily menus, prepare and serve meals, and ensure food quality standards are consistently met. This role involves meticulous record-keeping, efficient kitchen operations, and active participation in maintaining a clean and safe food service environment.

The Cook position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth- Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training- Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
• Flexible Schedule- Part-time hours to fit your lifestyle

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and nutritional guidelines.
• Coordinate daily menu by thawing and preparing frozen meats.
• Ensure food quality meets specified standards and maintain accurate records for each meal.
• Minimize food waste and utilize leftovers within mandated timeframes.
• Assist with clean-up during and after meals, and properly store leftovers.
• Prepare food for special events as requested.
• Maintain daily logs for refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher usage.
• Clean equipment, dishes, and work areas, including restocking and cleaning the cafeteria.
• Report any equipment issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and other departments to meet client needs.
• Assist with tracking and communicating supply needs to the manager.
• Provide input on menu planning, nutrition, and resident observations.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year of employment history.
• Successful completion of First Aid training.
• Successful completion of ServSafe Course.
• Obtained Hepatitis A vaccination prior to handling food products.

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Basic understanding of nutrition is beneficial.
• Thorough knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods on a large scale.
• Knowledge of the materials and equipment used in large-scale food operations.
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence.
• Capability to follow security and safety regulations.
• Adaptive, initiative-taking, reliable, motivated, creative, and cooperative.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with various groups.
• Ability to perform basic math operations and apply logic and understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to follow direction and accept supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Brightli is on a Mission:

Join Brightli in our mission to change and save lives by providing essential food services to those in need. If you are a dedicated Cook looking to make a positive impact, apply today and become a vital part of our team!

Keywords: Cook, Food Service, Kitchen, Culinary, Nutrition, Part-Time, Springfield, Missouri

Position Perks & Benefits:

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

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

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 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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.