COOK
UHS
Summary
This position prepares and serves regular and special diets to our residents and employees under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor.
Job description
- Prepares meals following recipes in preparation of menu items.
- Meets meal schedule, ensuring food presentation is pleasant and food temperatures are accurate on the serving line and in food storage areas.
- Utilizes proper sanitation methods in prepping and serving of food.
- Sets up salad bar in accordance with regulations related to temperature and ice down methods.
- Maintains kitchen and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
- Follows Service Excellence Standards ensuring a Culture of Service Excellence.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalency required
- Trade or vocational school training preferred
- One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred
- Food handler permit preferred
- Must be familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes, quantity cooking and following written procedures
- Food handling and sanitation
- Good physical health and good mental attitude is essential
- Stands and walks most of the day
- Handles and manipulates equipment
- Stoops and reaches for equipment
- Lifts and carries food and kitchen equipment
- Tastes and smells food to determine quality
- Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Growth Opportunities
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.