Kitchen Lead: Institutional Cook & Menu Planner

Acadia Healthcare; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a food service cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation for patients and staff. You will lead kitchen staff, follow approved menus, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Dietitians or Food Service leadership to maintain varied, nutritious menus and efficient operations in a healthcare setting. Prior food service experience preferred; ServSafe certification desirable.

Qualifications

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Coordinate inventory and supplies.

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

Kitchen supervision

Sanitation/compliance

Menu coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a food service cook to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation for patients and staff. You will lead kitchen staff, follow approved menus, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes teamwork with Dietitians or Food Service leadership to maintain varied, nutritious menus and efficient operations in a healthcare setting. Prior food service experience preferred; ServSafe certification desirable.