Cook Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Description

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. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred +

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity +

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group Licenses & Certifications Preferred + Serve Safe Allergens + Cert ServSafe Food Protec Experience Preferred + 2 years:

• 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.

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