Compass Health Network
Cook - Royal Oaks Hospital
307 North Main Street, Missouri, MO 65360
On-site · Full-time · $17.45/hr (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 8, 2026
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Full-time, benefit eligible position. The schedule is Monday, Thursday and every other weekend 11:30am-8:00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30am - 2:00pm. 40 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 preferredWORK 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
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