COOK
UHS
Summary
McDowell Center for Children (a UHS facility): McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients.
Job description
Responsibilities
McDowell Center for Children (a UHS facility): McDowell Center is a 28-bed residential treatment facility located in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for adolescent males experiencing mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. Our staff is made up of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and counselors who offer 24-hour support for our patients.
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients in compliance with federal, state, and local dietary regulations, as well as the facility's policies. This role involves working with dietitians and nursing staff to meet individual dietary requirements, maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring timely, high-quality meal services according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Accountable for creating an environment and culture that focuses on fulfilling the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Prepare hot and cold menu items according to standardized recipes and patient diet orders.
- Monitor and log food temperatures, ensure proper storage, and follow infection control protocols.
- Keep cooking equipment, workstations and storage areas clean, organized and in good repair.
- Assist with daily and monthly inventory checks, order supplies, and minimize food waste.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age.
- High school graduate/GED required.
- Food service or culinary training are preferred.
- Previous cooking experience or completion of appropriate training program preferred.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age
- High school graduate/GED required
- Food service or culinary training preferred
- Previous cooking experience or completion of appropriate training program preferred
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
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.