Facility Cook

Acadia Healthcare • Salem, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. MTRGS Responsibilities 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.
• 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.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

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.

Benefits

• Full Time Medical (three tiers)
• Dental
• Vision
• STD (employer paid)
• LTD
• Life Insurance (employer paid)
• 401k
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 eight-hour Vacation Days
• 24 hours Personal Time
• 6 eight-hour Sick Days
• 6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days
• Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)
• 1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

What This Job Offers

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