Cook - Malden, Massachusetts, United States
1 day ago

Job description
Overview
Acadia Healthcare is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Acadia operates a growing network of 250 plus behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,100 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 75,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S.
Acadia Healthcare's purpose is to Lead Care With Light and our mission is to be a world-class organization that sets the standard for excellence in the treatment of mental health and addiction concerns. We strive to maintain our standing as a thought leader in the behavioral healthcare industry, providing treatment that is synonymous with compassion and innovation.
Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated academic health system in Massachusetts, and Acadia Healthcare, the largest standalone provider of behavioral health services in the U.S., have partnered to create the Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital, a state-of-the-art, 144-bed facility in Malden, Massachusetts. Slated to open in early 2026, this hospital is designed to address the growing need for high-quality behavioral health services in the region.
Under general direction, our Cooks implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals. This is for a PRN role for various days/shifts.
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.
Pay Range: $20.81 to $24.85/hr.
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.
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