Cook

Acadia Healthcare • Covington, LA

45d

About The Position

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Responsibilities Covington Behavioral Health Hospital is a licensed 104-bed center that specializes in treating adult patients who have been experiencing acute changes in their emotional and mental well-being. Covington provides inpatient treatment to alleviate distress, provide stability, and improve each patient’s ability to live a productive and satisfying life. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · 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. OTHER FUNCTIONS: · Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED