COOK
UHS
Summary
Plans, prepares, and cooks a variety of foods from an established menu, adhering to patient dietary restrictions and food safety guidelines to provide safe and nutritious food in a timely manner. Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen, and aids Dietary Technicians in prepping and serving meals.
Job description
- Follows standard and manufacturer recipes, altering them as needed to increase quality or stay within dietary restrictions of certain patients.
- Prepare food on a timely basis, hold it at correct hot and cold temperatures for correct time periods.
- Cooks the proper amount of food to satisfy patient requirements while reducing food waste.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and employee information following HIPPA guidelines and company policies.
- Practices good hygiene.
- Aids Dietary Technicians when needed, providing experience and knowledge related to quality food service.
- Follows all infection control procedures within the kitchen, including cleaning and sanitizing cooking areas and serving line regularly.
Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of ingredients, materials, methods and equipment used in preparation of food; and the care and cleaning of kitchen utensils and equipment
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety and sanitary requirements of food preparation and serving in a healthcare setting.
- A minimum of two years experience in large scale commercial and institutional food preparation preferred.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of ingredients, materials, methods and equipment used in preparation of food
- Knowledge of care and cleaning of kitchen utensils and equipment
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety and sanitary requirements of food preparation and serving in a healthcare setting
- Minimum of two years experience in large scale commercial and institutional food preparation preferred
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.