Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Cincinnati seeks a Lead Cook to implement menus, prepare meals, and supervise kitchen staff in a hospital dining setting. You will coordinate food production, ensure cleanliness, and help maintain nutritionally balanced menus.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus ServSafe or similar certification and 2+ years in institutional food service. Training in culinary arts is preferred, with a focus on safety and cost control.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Food service

Team supervision

Menu execution

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Purpose Statement

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Salary

$15.25/hr - $18.00/hr

Lead Cook

$17.25/hr - $20/hr

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.

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