Facility Cook

Acadia Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Virginia is seeking an experienced cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for meals served at our facility. You will supervise kitchen staff, ensure cleanliness, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes menu coordination with leadership and dietitians, inventory control, and adherence to regulated food service practices. A high school diploma and food safety certification support candidacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in food service for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe or similar food safety certification required where state requires.

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 for cleanliness and safety.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, balanced menus.

Skills

Food service experience

Culinary skills

Leadership

Menu execution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats


• Spirit Weeks and more!


• Medical (three tiers)


• Vision


• STD (employer paid)


• LTD


• Life Insurance (employer paid)


• 401k


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 10 eight-hour Vacation Days


• 24 hours Personal Time


• 6 eight-hour Sick Days


• 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days


• Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)


• 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

We have FUN at work!

• Monthly drawings


• Monthly events


• Monthly snacks/treats


• Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats


• Spirit Weeks and more!

Career Advancement Opportunities Available!

Benefits

• Medical (three tiers)


• Dental


• Vision


• STD (employer paid)


• LTD


• Life Insurance (employer paid)


• 401k


• Tuition Reimbursement


• 10 eight-hour Vacation Days


• 24 hours Personal Time


• 6 eight-hour Sick Days


• 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days


• Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)


• 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

Criminal History

We’re licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you’re eligible for employment at our facility.

https://dbhds.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Attachment-2-Barrier-Crimes-01_23.pdf

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 appropriate 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 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.

MTRGS