Compass Health Network

Cook's Assistant - Royal Oaks Hospital

307 North Main Street, Missouri, MO 65360

On-site · Part-time · $17.45/hr (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $400.* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

Cook Up Care and Comfort for Youth in a Healing Environment

This is a part-time position working 16 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 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