Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Stock-based awards

Paid time off

Job summary

Coastal Pines Behavioral Health in St. Johns near Jacksonville is seeking a full-time Cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation for residents. The position involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining equipment, and ensuring nutritionally balanced meals in a behavioral health setting.

ServSafe certification is preferred and daily duties follow approved menus. Join a modern facility with a competitive package, benefits, and a schedule of three 12-hour shifts (6:30a–6:30p) plus a

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, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

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 appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Menu planning

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Tools

ServSafe Certification

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, 6:30a-6:30p 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:

Our leaders are equipped with the tools, support, and benefits they need to thrive:

• Competitive compensation packageincluding performance-based incentives


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) plan with company match through Acadia Healthcare


• Equity/stock-based incentive awardsfor long-term financial growth


• Generous paid time offincluding 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.

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