Cook

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

At MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital, our purpose is to provide compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health treatment in a safe and supportive environment. We are committed to helping individuals and families navigate mental health and substance use challenges with dignity, respect, and clinical excellence. Through teamwork, integrity, and patient-centered care, we strive to promote healing, recovery, and long-term wellness within the communities we serve.

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/CERTIFICATIONS:

· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.