Culinary Lead: Menu & Service Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen professional to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and service for meals in institutional settings.

You will cook according to approved menus, supervise staff, ensure cleanliness and safety, and work with leadership or dietitian to keep menus varied and nutritionally balanced. A ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred, and a high school diploma is favored.

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 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 safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harboroaks is seeking a kitchen professional to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and service for meals in institutional settings.

You will cook according to approved menus, supervise staff, ensure cleanliness and safety, and work with leadership or dietitian to keep menus varied and nutritionally balanced. A ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred, and a high school diploma is favored.