Part Time Dietary Cook

Make a meaningful difference through the meals you prepare. Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks is seeking a dependable, caring Part-Time Dietary Cook to help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for adolescents in our residential treatment program.

Our team works to create a responsive, healing environment and to support each patient’s health and well-being with compassionate, integrated care. Join us in helping young people on their recovery journey.

• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Available shifts: 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Additional weekday coverage may be needed when other cooks are on leave or call out.

As a Cook, you’ll prepare and serve meals in a healthcare setting while following food safety standards and patients’ dietary needs. Kitchen staff prepare meals for approximately 55–60 patients and staff.

• Prepare and serve meals on schedule, following standardized recipes and facility menus.
• Follow therapeutic diet requirements and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Monitor food quality and temperatures during preparation and service.
• Use and maintain kitchen equipment, including thermometers.
• Adjust portions and meal preparation to meet nutritional needs.

• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, orderly, and sanitary.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Store and label food properly.
• Record food temperatures and maintain clean workstations.

• Coordinate with dietary staff on meal planning and preparation.
• Communicate with the healthcare team about patients’ dietary needs.
• Help train and guide kitchen helpers.
• Participate in menu planning and inventory management.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commercial kitchen experience is helpful.

• Experience in healthcare food service or large-scale meal preparation.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• ServSafe certification.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for food preparation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Stamina to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

• On-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development programs
• Supportive team environment