COOK/PD
UHS
Summary
The cook is responsible for preparing / cooking meals and other food requests based on a specific menu on a timely basis, and within a required volume, to meet the food needs of the residents and staff. Responsible for promptly cleaning and organizing the work areas to maintain a required health statutes of the facility. This is a PD position (As needed).
Job description
Job Summary
The cook is responsible for preparing / cooking meals and other food requests based on a specific menu on a timely basis, and within a required volume, to meet the food needs of the residents and staff. Responsible for promptly cleaning and organizing the work areas to maintain a required health statutes of the facility. This is a PD position (As needed).
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to a specific menu
- Meet food requests in a timely manner and within required volume
- Clean and organize work areas to maintain health standards
Qualifications
- Education: High school graduation preferred
- Experience: 1-3 years' experience cooking in a large institutional or healthcare/hospital kitchen setting
- Psychiatric health care facility experience preferred
- Certification: Food Handlers Permit / ServSafe certificate required
Additional Competencies
- Knife Skills: Proficiency in chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing ingredients efficiently and safely
- Cooking Techniques: Mastery of various methods such as sautéing, boiling, grilling, roasting, and braising
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage kitchen operations effectively under pressure
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow specific dietary requirements and recipes accurately
- Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Adaptability: Flexible to cater to changing menus and dietary needs of patients
- Customer Service: Providing exceptional service to patients, staff, and guests
- Safety Practices: Observing and promoting safety in the workplace, including adherence to sanitary procedures for handling, cooking, and serving food
- Inventory Management: Assisting with counting food inventory monthly and maintaining kitchen equipment
Requirements
- High school graduation preferred
- 1-3 years' experience cooking in a large institutional or healthcare/hospital kitchen setting
- Psychiatric health care facility experience preferred
- Food Handlers Permit / ServSafe certificate required
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Customer service
- Safety practices
- Inventory management
Benefits
- Challenging work environment
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.