Job Details

Facility Cook

  2026-07-06     Acadia Healthcare     Salem,VA  
Description:

Job Title

Pay Rate: $14.93-$18.25

Must be able to work weekends, evenings and rotating holidays.

We have fun at work!

Monthly drawings

Monthly events

Monthly snacks/treats

Employee of the Month/Quarter/Year with gifts/treats

Spirit Weeks andmore!

Career Advancement Opportunities Available!

Benefits

Full Time

Medical (three tiers)

Dental

Vision

STD (employer paid)

LTD

Life Insurance (employer paid)

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

10 eight-hour Vacation Days

24 hours Personal Time

6 eight-hour Sick Days

6 eight-hour Extended Sick Days

Paid holidays (if you work the holiday or not!)

1.5x your hourly rate for working a recognized holidays

Criminal History

We're licensed through the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services, which means we follow their standards for criminal history and hiring criteria. If you have a criminal history, please review the barrier crimes to ensure that you're eligible for employment at our facility.

Purpose Statement

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

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.

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.

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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