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Cook - Full Time
Acadia HealthcareUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Dec 2025
About the role
Burkwood is seeking and individual for the Full-Time Cook position. This individual will be primarily responsible for the preparation of food and the clean up afterwards.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Ability to properly prepare, serve and store food.
- An understanding of the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.
- Ability to handle and prepare foods in accordance to the regulatory agencies.
- Work under supervision on menu compliance and special diet compliance, and by direct observation of patient compliance.
- Report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to supervisor.
- Prepare foods according to standardized recipes, preparation, service methods, and food handling techniques to ensure quality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Kitchen/Cooking/Cleaning commercial experience preferred.
- Must work effectively in a team.
- Must work flexible hours (to include weekends and holidays).
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan + company match.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Disaster Relief
- Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry.
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