Cook, Part-time (Healthcare)

Overview Join our team as a Part Time Cook at Erlanger Behavioral Health! Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.

Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults. Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

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.

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.

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.