Healing Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals for Recovery (FT)

Acadia Healthcare; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabal Palms Recovery Center seeks a Full Time Cook in Brooksville, FL to implement and prepare meals per approved menus. The role involves directing kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating food production with leadership to ensure balanced, appetizing menus and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in food service for institutions, and ServSafe or equivalent certification. The position supports a 10-hour day schedule at the treatment campus.

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 may be required by state or facility.

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

High school diploma

Food service experience

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education/training

Job description

Sabal Palms Recovery Center seeks a Full Time Cook in Brooksville, FL to implement and prepare meals per approved menus. The role involves directing kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating food production with leadership to ensure balanced, appetizing menus and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in food service for institutions, and ServSafe or equivalent certification. The position supports a 10-hour day schedule at the treatment campus.