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Cook at Covington Behavioral Health
Covington, Louisiana, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Food Preparation, Menu Implementation, Inventory Control, Food Safety, Team Coordination, Cleaning, Equipment Inspection, Nutritional Balance, Regulatory Compliance, Culinary Skills, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Attention to Detail

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description
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/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.
Responsibilities
The Cook is responsible for preparing food according to approved menus and directing the activities of workers assisting in meal preparation and service. They also ensure cleanliness and functional operation of kitchen equipment and compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.