Cook - Full-time Days

Acadia•St. Augustine, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Cook who, under general direction, implements menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Three 12-hour shifts (6:30a-6:30p) plus one 6:30a-1p shift. Coastal Pines will be a modern, purpose-built facility and a cornerstone of behavioral health care in Northeast Florida, designed to meet the growing demand for high-quality psychiatric services in the region. The 144-bed behavioral health hospital, located in St. Johns, will offer a full continuum of services including inpatient psychiatric care, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

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.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.