Institutional Kitchen Cook — Balanced, Patient Meals

Acadia Healthcare; Allenwood (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Allenwood, PA is seeking a Food Service Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals for clients in recovery.

You will supervise kitchen staff, work with a dietitian to ensure nutritionally balanced, appetizing meals, and maintain cleanliness and inventory control.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent), ServSafe certification, and preferred culinary training with 2+ years in institutional food service.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing food for institutions such as schools or hospitals.
• Ability to follow approved menus and recipes precisely.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and safety.

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

Food prep experience

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Allenwood, PA is seeking a Food Service Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals for clients in recovery.

You will supervise kitchen staff, work with a dietitian to ensure nutritionally balanced, appetizing meals, and maintain cleanliness and inventory control.

Required are a high school diploma (or equivalent), ServSafe certification, and preferred culinary training with 2+ years in institutional food service.