Institutional Menu Cook & Kitchen Lead

Acadia Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a hands-on Food Service Worker to cook and coordinate meals per approved menus. You will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure cleanliness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years in institutional food service; ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred. This role reports to Food Service leadership within the facility.

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 institutions (school/hospital/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 service operations

Team leadership

Menu coordination

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Memphis, TN seeks a hands-on Food Service Worker to cook and coordinate meals per approved menus. You will supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure cleanliness and compliance with regulatory standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2+ years in institutional food service; ServSafe or equivalent certification is preferred. This role reports to Food Service leadership within the facility.