Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital in Covington, LA is seeking a detail‑oriented food service worker to implement menus, prepare meals, and assist in serving patients. Responsibilities include coordinating kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and working with the Dietary Services team to ensure nutritious, balanced meals.

Strong applicants will have a high school diploma, some culinary training, and at least two years in hospital or institutional food service; ServSafe

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary education or coursework preferred.
• Two or more years in institutional food service.

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.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training preferred

ServSafe certification

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

Purpose Statement

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

Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being.

Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life.

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.

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.