Institutional Kitchen Lead — Balanced Menus and Team Prep

Acadia Healthcare; Faunce Corner (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to join our kitchen operations. You will prepare meals according to approved menus, supervise staff, and maintain clean, safe cooking areas within a healthcare setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of institutional food service experience; ServSafe certification is preferred. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and nutrition for our patients and staff.

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

Food preparation

Supervision

Inventory management

Equipment cleanliness

Menu coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service worker to join our kitchen operations. You will prepare meals according to approved menus, supervise staff, and maintain clean, safe cooking areas within a healthcare setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of institutional food service experience; ServSafe certification is preferred. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and nutrition for our patients and staff.