Cook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook food according to menus.
• 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 and/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 routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas

• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.

• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.

• Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.

• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to supervisor or manager.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.

BENEFITS:

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees. Current benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Excellent training program
• Professional growth opportunity that is second to none in the industry. Join a team with defined career paths and a national family of hospitals and facilities

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION 

Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is committed to training and safety. All new-hires will attend a 4-day orientation prior to on the job training.  

AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS 

 Full Time employees work 8-hour shifts with every other weekend off.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook food according to menus.
• 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 and/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 routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas

• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.

• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.

• Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.

• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to supervisor or manager.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification preferred.