Summary

Responsible for the preparation and portioning of meals following dietary recipes and menus. Monitors the quality and temperature of all foods while being held before being placed on the serving line for each meal. When necessary, responsible for dishwashing and serving food in the cafeteria to patients and employees. Assure patient diets are met and options are available for those patients with special dietary needs. Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of inventory needs and communicating any needs to the Food Service Manager. Also responsible for maintaining a sanitary environment assuring all appropriate procedures are followed at all times.

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation and portioning of meals following dietary recipes and menus. Monitors the quality and temperature of all foods while being held before being placed on the serving line for each meal. When necessary, responsible for dishwashing and serving food in the cafeteria to patients and employees. Assure patient diets are met and options are available for those patients with special dietary needs. Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of inventory needs and communicating any needs to the Food Service Manager. Also responsible for maintaining a sanitary environment assuring all appropriate procedures are followed at all times.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information
Ability to understand and demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self, staff and patients
Food, restaurant, or institutional service experience is required
Hospital dietary department experience is preferred
Ability to read and write in English is required
Mental and emotional maturity and stability
Valid Food Handlers Card

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be at least 21 years of age
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and facility information
Ability to understand and demonstrate appropriate boundaries between self, staff and patients
Food, restaurant, or institutional service experience is required
Hospital dietary department experience is preferred
Ability to read and write in English is required
Mental and emotional maturity and stability
Valid Food Handlers Card

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.