Culinary Lead: Menu Execution & Kitchen Oversight

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen/cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation in a healthcare setting. The role includes cooking, supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness, and inventory control to ensure nutritious, appetizing meals for patients and staff.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent (culinary training preferred) and 2+ years in institutional food service; ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred where required by state law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification where required by state.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen/cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation in a healthcare setting. The role includes cooking, supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness, and inventory control to ensure nutritious, appetizing meals for patients and staff.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent (culinary training preferred) and 2+ years in institutional food service; ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred where required by state law.