Greenleaf Center: Cook

Acadia•Valdosta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greenleaf Center has an opening for a full-time Cook. Greenleaf is Valdosta's leading behavioral healthcare facility and an integrated part of the Acadia Healthcare family. We are always seeking talented, energetic, dedicated, and caring professionals to join our team. Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap shall not beRestricting employment in this position. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Requirements

Six months or more of verifiable dietary work experience
Must have six months or more of verifiable dietary setting experience
Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Fully vaccinated for COVID19 due to local, state and federal laws and regulations (Religious or Medical exemption is available)

Nice To Haves

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Responsibilities

Preparing, working with and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the patient/resident
Loading/unloading supplies
Storing food/supplies
Cooking duties as assigned
Filling in for the cook in their absence
Assisting cook with meal preparation, including actual cooking as required
Providing food and customer service to patients, residents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety
Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager
Meet scheduled meal and snack times
Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures
Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled
Assist in loading food carts, and serving meals
Setting up the dining room and serving residents
Wash and store dishes
Prepares meals in accordance with recipes provided
Maintains portion control and serves portions in accordance with special diets
Ensure proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies
Food temperatures are maintained at proper levels at preparation and throughout service
Understands modified diets and is a team player in working toward patient/resident nutritional well-being