Institutional Cook & Kitchen Supervisor

Acadia Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen professional to cook and prepare meals according to approved menus, supervising staff and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training preferred, and at least two years of experience in institutional food service. ServSafe or similar certification is preferred where required by the facility, to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional culinary education or training preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in a food service role in preparing food for institutions (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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training (preferred)

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen professional to cook and prepare meals according to approved menus, supervising staff and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training preferred, and at least two years of experience in institutional food service. ServSafe or similar certification is preferred where required by the facility, to ensure regulatory compliance.