PRN Inpatient Cook - Nutritious Menus, Team-Driven

Acadia Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA is seeking a PRN Cook to join our state-of-the-art inpatient facility. You will cook and prepare meals according to approved menus and supervise staff in meal service.

We offer an hourly rate of $25.00, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment focused on high-quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in a food service role in preparing food for institutions (e.g., 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 regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health in Indio, CA is seeking a PRN Cook to join our state-of-the-art inpatient facility. You will cook and prepare meals according to approved menus and supervise staff in meal service.

We offer an hourly rate of $25.00, a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment focused on high-quality behavioral health care.