Greenleaf Center: Cook

Acadia Healthcare

Valdosta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Compensation and Benefits, Cook Dishes, Customer Support/Service, Dietary Management, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Delivery, Food Services, Healthcare, Loading/Unloading, Long-Term Care, Nutritional Needs, Portion Control, Regulations, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Waitressing
LOCATION
Valdosta, GA
POSTED
4 days ago
The Greenleaf Center has an opening for a full-time Cook. If you are seeking a career that offers competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities, then Greenleaf has a wonderful opportunity for you. We are Valdosta's leading behavioral healthcare facility and an integrated part of the Acadia Healthcare family. We are always seeking talented, energetic, dedicated, and caring professionals to join our team.Race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or handicap shall not be factors restricting employment in this position.This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Six months or more of verifiable dietary work experience.JOB PURPOSE: The Cook is responsible for preparing, working with and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the patient/resident, loading/unloading supplies, storing food/supplies, cooking duties as assigned, as well as filling in for the cook in their absence, and assisting cook with meal preparation, including actual cooking as required, providing food and customer service to patients, residents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety.DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have six months or more of verifiable dietary setting experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. Perform cooking duties and provide assistance to the cook in the preparation of, including actual cooking as required, and service of meals. Meet scheduled meal and snack times. Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures. Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled. Assist in loading food carts, and serving meals. Setting up the dining room and serving residents. Wash and store dishes. Prepares meals in accordance with recipes provided. Maintains portion control and serves portions in accordance with special diets. Ensure proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies. Food temperatures are maintained at proper levels at preparation and throughout service. Understands modified diets and is a team player in working toward patient/resident nutritional well-being.This role requires that you are fully vaccinated for COVID19 due to local, state and federal laws and regulations. A Religious or Medical exemption is available.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis 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. null

About the Company

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Acadia Healthcare

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia provides premier psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school based programs.

Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence in the treatment of specialty behavioral health and addiction disorders.

Acadia’s management style and philosophy is one of collaboration and flexibility as we create an energetic and team oriented service delivery system. Our organization values input from employees, physicians, and all strategic alliances. As evidenced in our mission statement, Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create behavioral health centers where people receive care that enables them to regain hope in a supportive, caring environment. We want Acadia to be synonymous with excellent care, phenomenal customer service and an unparalleled commitment to our patients, staff, physicians, and community.

Acadia is a provider of inpatient behavioral healthcare services. Acadia operates a network of 201 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 8,300 beds in 37 states, the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. Acadia provides psychiatric and chemical dependency services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2005
WEBSITE
http://www.acadiahealthcare.com/