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Cook's Assistant - Southwest
El Dorado Springs - Southwest Psychiatric FacilityOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Prepares and serves nutritious meals in a psychiatric hospital kitchen, supports client life-skills development, and maintains a clean, recovery-focused food service environment.
About this role
Support Healing in the Kitchen as a Cook’s Assistant at Our Adult Psychiatric Hospital
Full-time, benefit eligible position. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm. Off Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Full-time, benefit eligible position. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00am-6:00pm. Off Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
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
Skills, Knowledge & 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
Skills
Dietary GuidelinesFood PreparationFood SafetyInventory ManagementKitchen SanitationMeal ServiceTeam CoordinationWork Therapy Documentation
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