Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time Cook to implement menus, prepare meals, and float between Canonsburg and Upper St. Clair.

You will work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure nutritionally balanced menus, supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and maintain compliance with safety standards. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are preferred; 2+ years in institutional food service required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in food service preparing food for institutions (hospital, school, cafeteria).
• Ability to follow approved menus and work with leadership to ensure quality and safety.
• Strong sanitation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, nutritionally balanced menus.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital offers comprehensive mental health treatment programs for children and adolescents ages 3-21 whose lives have been disrupted by mental illness. Our facility located in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provides many levels of care to help children and adolescents start healing from the mental health challenge they are facing. Southwood is looking for a FT experienced Cook who will be able to float between our locations in Canonsburg and Upper St Clair.

Southwood is not on the public transportation line

We are offering a $1000 sign-on bonus!

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.

First Aide/CPR (provided at the facility upon hire)

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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