PRN Kitchen Staff Residential Treatment Facility (Maples

The Maples is looking for dedicated and skilled PRN Kitchen Staff to join our team in Hammond, Louisiana. This position requires availability on Mondays and Thursdays, as well as the flexibility to fill in when needed. The PRN Kitchen Staff is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents. This role ensures compliance with state nutrition guidelines, food safety regulations, and individual dietary plans while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Who We Are

The Maples is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.

The Maples now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.

Why work for us?

At The Maples, The PRN Kitchen Staff receive competitive salaries.

What does the PRN Kitchen Staff do? (including but not limited to)

The PRN Kitchen Staff is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents. This role ensures compliance with state nutrition guidelines, food safety regulations, and individual dietary plans while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Prepare and cook balanced meals for residents and staff, ensuring they meet nutritional guidelines and dietary restrictions.
• Follow pre-established menus while accommodating special dietary needs, including allergies, eating disorders, and therapeutic meal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including food storage, prep areas, and equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards as required by state and local health regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate food orders with the facility administrator.
• Minimize food waste through effective portion control and storage management.
• Assist in meal planning and preparation for special events or holiday celebrations within the facility.
• Work collaboratively with clinical and dietary staff to ensure meals support residents’ treatment plans.
• Maintain proper documentation for food preparation, storage temperatures, and meal distribution.
• Ensure a positive and supportive dining environment that encourages healthy eating habits and social engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Culinary certification, food service training, or experience working in a residential, healthcare, or institutional kitchen preferred.
• Experience preparing meals for individuals with dietary restrictions and special nutritional needs.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, including HACCP, SERV Safe, or other food handling certifications (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire).
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality food standards.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport food items and supplies as needed.
• A passion for creating nutritious and delicious meals that contribute to the overall well-being of adolescents.

Physical Demands:

This job requires employees to have a full range of physical capabilities, including the ability to handle and lift patients, demonstrate manual and finger dexterity, and maintain good eye-hand coordination. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items up to 40 lbs. Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.