Summary

Prepares all dietary and food items for patients, cafeteria and guests, considering and planning for diet modifications. Prepares, sets up and serves catered functions as assigned. Assists in overall department cleaning, sanitation and safety. Develops and prepares food per department guidelines. Must perform a number of activities on a computer to retrieve dietary information about the patients. Must be able to print out menus and modify them appropriately using information about the patients' diets.

Job description

Position Summary

Prepares all dietary and food items for patients, cafeteria and guests, considering and planning for diet modifications. Prepares, sets up and serves catered functions as assigned. Assists in overall department cleaning, sanitation and safety. Develops and prepares food per department guidelines. Must perform a number of activities on a computer to retrieve dietary information about the patients. Must be able to print out menus and modify them appropriately using information about the patients' diets.

Qualifications

Reading and numerical competency
At least six months experience in quantity food preparation in a hospital setting preferred
Food Handler's permit required on hire
Must be able to read and compute basic math
Must be able to follow basic directions without constant supervision
Can operate and clean large pieces of food service equipment

Requirements

Reading and numerical competency
At least six months experience in quantity food preparation in a hospital setting preferred
Food Handler's permit required on hire
Must be able to read and compute basic math
Must be able to follow basic directions without constant supervision
Can operate and clean large pieces of food service equipment

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.