0000 Facility - Cook

Acadia • Dartmouth, MA

4d • 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 kitchen staff, and ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment and work areas. The Cook will also take inventory of supplies, collaborate with leadership or a Dietitian to create varied and appealing menus, and manage food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control. A key aspect of this role is ensuring compliance with established policies, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.

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.

What This Job Offers

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