Hospital Kitchen Cook - Full-Time, Nutritious Menus & Leadership

Acadia Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare’s Orlando Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a full-time Cook in Orlando, opening June 2026. You will prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff, and maintain clean, organized kitchen operations in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in institutional food service, and ServSafe certification where required by state. Join a growing, patient-focused team committed to quality.

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, such as school, hospital or cafeteria 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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education or training in culinary field

Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare’s Orlando Behavioral Health Hospital seeks a full-time Cook in Orlando, opening June 2026. You will prepare meals per approved menus, supervise staff, and maintain clean, organized kitchen operations in a behavioral health setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in institutional food service, and ServSafe certification where required by state. Join a growing, patient-focused team committed to quality.