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Cook Full Time Nights

Acadia Healthcare · Indio, California, US

Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ·...

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Overview PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. 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. Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL 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. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFI...