Cook Flex Hours Every other weekend

Acadia Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Mental Health Care seeks a Cook for Flex Hours, every other weekend, in Reading, PA. This role involves food preparation, team coordination, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food services and relevant certifications, contributing to the well-being of clients by ensuring nutritious and appealing meals.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in food service roles preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food Preparation

Inventory Management

Team Management

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional culinary education or training

Job description

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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 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 schools, hospitals, or cafeterias preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state or 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 when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, workload changes, technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Mental Health Care

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