Hospital Kitchen Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Acadia Healthcare; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will implement approved menus, coordinate kitchen activities, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to menu guidelines, supervising helper staff, inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service 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 for cleanliness and functionality.
• 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 policies, procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Team coordination

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification or similar

Job description

Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients and staff. You will implement approved menus, coordinate kitchen activities, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include cooking to menu guidelines, supervising helper staff, inventory, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification are valued.