Cook

Lakeview Behavioral Health; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen/cafeteria cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for meals in our facility. You will cook and prepare food according to approved menus and supervise staff assisting in meal service.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and adherence to safety standards; collaborating with leadership or a Dietitian on varied, nutritious menus; and ensuring compliance with policies and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 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 (school, hospital, cafeteria) 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.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Two+ years institutional food service

Leadership / supervision

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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