Part-Time Kitchen Lead: Menu Prep & Service

Acadia Healthcare; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals within our facilities. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinatingInventory and equipment maintenance to support meal production.

You will work with dietitians to ensure nutritionally balanced menus and comply with regulatory standards, while upholding ServSafe or equivalent certifications where required.

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 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.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Menu planning

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a kitchen cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals within our facilities. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinatingInventory and equipment maintenance to support meal production.

You will work with dietitians to ensure nutritionally balanced menus and comply with regulatory standards, while upholding ServSafe or equivalent certifications where required.