Behavioral Health Hospital Cook | Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Menus

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Equity/stock-based incentive awards

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a full-time Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for the hospital kitchen. The role involves directing staff, ensuring cleanliness, inventory, and collaboration with nutrition leadership to keep menus balanced and appetizing.

The position requires attention to food safety, adherence to policies, and delivering high-quality meals in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary education or training preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in a food service role in institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias preferred.

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 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 regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/education

Job description

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a full-time Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for the hospital kitchen. The role involves directing staff, ensuring cleanliness, inventory, and collaboration with nutrition leadership to keep menus balanced and appetizing.

The position requires attention to food safety, adherence to policies, and delivering high-quality meals in a behavioral health setting.