Cook

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Equity/stock-based incentive awards

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in Saint Augustine, FL seeks a full-time Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for the hospital kitchen. The role involves directing staff, ensuring cleanliness, inventory, and collaboration with nutrition leadership to keep menus balanced and appetizing.

The position requires attention to food safety, adherence to policies, and delivering high-quality meals in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary education or training preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in a food service role in institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias 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

Food preparation

Food safety

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/education

Job description

Overview

Cook – New Behavioral Health Hospital near Jacksonville, FL - Opened August 2026

We are seeking a full-time Cook who, under general direction, implements menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Mon-Fri: Three 12-hour shifts, 6:30 a-6:30 p plus one 4-hour shift.

Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare
• Equity/stock-based incentive awards for long-term financial growth
• Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days

If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting impact in the behavioral health space, we invite you to consider joining us at Coastal Pines Behavioral Health.

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.

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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