Perimeter Behavioral of the Ozarks, Springdale, Arkansas was established to provide residential treatment services to girls ages 6-17. We are a therapeutic residential facility focusing on the needs of girls who have endured traumatic life events involving abuse or other aggressive assaults/incidents.

The Cook is responsible for the preparation of nutritious resident meals under safe and sanitary conditions. He/she must possess the basic principles of quality food preparation and ability to use all food service equipment.

Performance Expectations:

• Prepare meals and snacks according to the menu using standardized recipes, accurate measurements and weights of ingredients following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Serve residents and staff in a timely and polite manner using portion control guidelines outlined by the Dietician, Charge Nurse, and Dietary Manager for general and individual meal plans.
• Explain procedures and events in a language understood by individuals served based on developmental age.
• Accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner following policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy respecting the cultural and religious beliefs of people served.
• Store food properly, clean equipment, kitchen, and dining area using safety and infection control procedures.
• Use cost-effective measures with proper use of equipment, supplies, and dietary goods while maintaining a safe work environment by following safety practices within the center and immediately reporting any safety concerns or issues to the Safety Risk Office.
• Follow directions as given by the Dietary Manager, Dietician, Plant Manager/Safety Officer, Director of Nursing, and/or Charge Nurse.
• Participate in staff development, attend in-service training, and maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation and teamwork with co-workers, supervisors, patients, and visitors according to the organization’s policies and procedures and code of ethics.
• Recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved ones need.

• Diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Opportunities for staff development and training.
• Positive work atmosphere promoting cooperation and teamwork.

• Minimum age 21.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in food preparation, preferably in an institutional setting.
• Considerable knowledge of food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Effective communication skills with staff, patients, and visitors.