Cook - PRN
Acadia Healthcare - Lafayette, LA
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Description AVAILABLE SHIFTS AND HOURS PRN - As Needed 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 Education Preferred + High School/GED or better Licenses & Certifications Preferred + Cert ServSafe Food Protec Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Created: 2026-02-06