Cook's Assistant - Royal Oaks Hospital

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