Cook
Crestwyn Behavioral Health
Summary
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Job description
Overview
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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.
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
Company overview
Crestwyn Behavioral Health is a leading psychiatric and substance abuse treatment center located in Memphis, Tennessee. As a comprehensive behavioral health hospital, Crestwyn provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care for individuals dealing with a wide range of mental health conditions and addiction disorders. The facility offers evidence-based treatment programs that include individual therapy, group counseling, family therapy, medication management, and holistic modalities such as mindfulness, yoga, and art therapy. Serving patients across all age groups from children to adults, Crestwyn specializes in treating conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and co-occurring substance use disorders. With a mission to become a world-class hospital setting standards of excellence in behavioral health treatment, Crestwyn emphasizes uncompromising care, relentless compassion, and holistic treatment approaches. The organization operates from a state-of-the-art facility in the historic Germantown district and maintains a dedicated team of mental health professionals committed to helping patients achieve lasting recovery and improved quality of life.