Cook - PRN

Acadia Healthcare•Indio, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a PRN Cook for its inpatient behavioral health facility in Indio, California. The Cook prepares meals according to approved menus and helps ensure food service is varied, nutritionally balanced, appetizing, and compliant with applicable standards and requirements. The role also coordinates food production, supports and directs workers assisting with meal preparation and service, and maintains kitchen cleanliness, equipment, and inventory.

Requirements

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state or facility.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
Two or more years of experience in a food service role preparing food for institutions such as a school, hospital, or cafeteria preferred.

Responsibilities

Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
Direct the 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 a 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 applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.