Cook

Acadia Healthcare•Battle Creek, MI

44d•$16 - $22

About The Position

Bring your culinary skills to a role that makes a difference! Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring a Cook to help prepare nutritious, well‑balanced meals for adult patients in our state-of-the-art behavioral health facility. You’ll follow established menus, coordinate food preparation, and support a welcoming and healing environment. The hourly pay range for this position is $15.58–$21.82. Bronson offers competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefits package and many additional perks. Three Medical Plan Levels, Dental and Vision Insurance HSA with a Company Contribution FSA Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k with a Company Match EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Employee Discount Program Vacation, Sick Time, Personal Days, and 8 Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Access to continuing education credits at no cost to you Paid training and professional development

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or training in the culinary field 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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.