Cook

About the role

TrustPoint Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Cook to implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals at our 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center in Murfreesboro, TN. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and psychiatric services, including acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry on both inpatient and outpatient bases.

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, procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a food service role preparing food for institutions such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state or facility.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement