Cook

Acadia Healthcare Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This role involves implementing menus, preparing food, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in food service, along with a passion for providing nutritious meals to those in need. Join a supportive environment where your culinary skills will contribute to the well-being of patients and their families. If you're ready to make a difference in a rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Menu Implementation

Inventory Control

Cleaning and Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Mount Carmel, in partnership with Acadia Healthcare, is an 80-bed, free-standing behavioral health facility. Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is designed to meet the unique needs of adult patients and their families who are seeking treatment for various behavioral health diagnoses, such as depression and other mood disorders, schizophrenia, and psychiatric disorders complicated by co-occurring addictions. Our team of medical and psychiatric professionals will work with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan. We are looking for a Cook to join our fabulous team!

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
2. Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
3. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
4. Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
5. Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
6. Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
7. 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:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
3. 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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