Institution Kitchen Lead: Menu & Service

Acadia Healthcare; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a food service professional to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meal service in our healthcare facilities. You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities include inventory control, working with dietitians to ensure balanced menus, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years of 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education or training

Two or more years’ experience in food service for institutions

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a food service professional to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and meal service in our healthcare facilities. You will prepare meals, supervise kitchen staff, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities include inventory control, working with dietitians to ensure balanced menus, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting efficient kitchen operations.