Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a cook to implement hospital menus and coordinate food preparation for meals. You will oversee staff, ensure cleanliness, and coordinate supply inventory in a health care setting.

The role requires ensuring menus are nutritionally balanced, appetizing, and compliant with policies, with responsibilities including production coordination and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Basic food safety knowledge and practices.
• Culinary training or coursework preferred.
• Experience in preparing meals for institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.

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 for cleanliness and functionality.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, nutritious menus.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control.

Skills

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education

Two+ years institutional food service

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.

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.

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