Facility Kitchen Lead — Menu Cooking & Team Coordination

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for meals in an institutional setting. Under general direction, you will prepare meals according to approved menus and supervise staff in the kitchen.

You will ensure cleanliness of equipment and work areas, take inventory, and work with Food Service leadership to keep menus nutritionally balanced and appealing, while complying with policies and regulatory requirements.

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 appropriate regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food service experience

Team supervision

Menu coordination

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation for meals in an institutional setting. Under general direction, you will prepare meals according to approved menus and supervise staff in the kitchen.

You will ensure cleanliness of equipment and work areas, take inventory, and work with Food Service leadership to keep menus nutritionally balanced and appealing, while complying with policies and regulatory requirements.