Cook

Acadia • Wilmington, NC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. This role involves cooking and preparing food according to approved menus, directing the activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals, and ensuring equipment and work areas are clean and functional. The Cook also takes inventory of supplies and equipment, collaborates with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, and performs and coordinates food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities. Ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements is also a key aspect of this position. Other functions and tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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, such as school, hospital or 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 appropriate regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED