Cook - As Needed (PRN)

Acadia • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia is hiring an as-needed (PRN) Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious, satisfying meals in a healthcare setting. The role supports the patient experience through quality meal preparation and service and provides flexible, as-needed coverage for scheduled absences, vacancies, and increased staffing needs.

The Cook prepares food according to approved menus and directs or supports workers who help prepare and serve meals. The position also involves maintaining clean, functional kitchen equipment and work areas; tracking supplies and equipment; coordinating food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control; and working with Food Service leadership or a Dietitian to ensure meals are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing. The Cook is expected to follow established policies, procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and applicable regulatory requirements. Other functions and tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safe food handling, preparation, and storage practices.
• Strong teamwork, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Dependable attendance and a positive, customer-focused attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Food service, restaurant, healthcare, or institutional cooking experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field.
• Two or more years’ experience in a food service role preparing food for institutions such as a school, hospital, or cafeteria.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state or facility, or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or a Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Provide coverage for scheduled absences, vacancies, and increased staffing needs.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a difference in patient care and satisfaction.
• Gain valuable experience in a healthcare setting.

What This Job Offers

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