Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabal Palms Recovery Center seeks a Full Time Cook in Brooksville, FL to implement and prepare meals per approved menus. The role involves directing kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating food production with leadership to ensure balanced, appetizing menus and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in food service for institutions, and ServSafe or equivalent certification. The position supports a 10-hour day schedule at the treatment campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification may be required by state or facility.

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 appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

High school diploma

Food service experience

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training

Job description

Purpose Statement

Are you prepared for the impact you can make at a well-respected treatment center in Brooksville, Florida? If so, you may enjoy working at Sabal Palms Recovery Center, an addiction treatment facility nestled on a 10-acre campus located along Florida's Nature Coast and surrounded by live oak trees. Sabal Palms Recovery Center provides premier residential treatment for adults aged 18 and older who are struggling with addictions.

Our skilled professionals are focused on sharing his knowledge and expertise to help you get acclimated to your new role. Along with detailed training and continual support, our staff will give you the autonomy you need to achieve your career goals. You will love working to make a difference in the lives of our patients as you collaborate with other professionals and a supportive management team.

We are looking to for a Full Time Cook to join our team. The Cook Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. This Position will work 10 hrs days.

Essential Functions

• 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 appropriate regulatory requirements.

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state's background screening requirements.

About

To learn more about disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, and screening timelines, please visit the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

https://info.flclearinghouse.com/education-awareness

Applicants are encouraged to review these requirements before applying.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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