Burkwood is seeking and individual for the Full-Time Cook position. This individual will be primarily responsible for the preparation of food and the clean up afterwards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to properly prepare, serve and store food.
• An understanding of the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Ability to handle and prepare foods in accordance to the regulatory agencies.
• Work under supervision on menu compliance and special diet compliance, and by direct observation of patient compliance.
• Report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to supervisor.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes, preparation, service methods, and food handling techniques to ensure quality.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Kitchen/Cooking/Cleaning commercial experience preferred.
• Must work effectively in a team.
• Must work flexible hours (to include weekends and holidays).

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan + company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Disaster Relief
• Opportunity for growth that is second to none in the industry.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School/GED

Preferred

Technical/other training

Experience

Required 1 year

Cleaning

Kitchen/Cooking

Preferred

Commercial Kitchen

Food Preparation

Behaviors

Preferred

Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Food Handler's Permit

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)