Institutional Cook & Menu Coordinator

Acadia Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Cook to implement menus, prepare meals, and oversee kitchen operations in an institutional setting.

You will work with food service leadership to ensure meals are nutritious, safely prepared, and served efficiently; prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification preferred.

This role requires attention to cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with policies and regulations.

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.

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Food Safety

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Alexandria, LA is seeking a Cook to implement menus, prepare meals, and oversee kitchen operations in an institutional setting.

You will work with food service leadership to ensure meals are nutritious, safely prepared, and served efficiently; prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification preferred.

This role requires attention to cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with policies and regulations.