Summary

Dietary Cook Opportunity: Per Diem/PRN, Every Other Weekend. As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Cook Opportunity: Per Diem/PRN, Every Other Weekend. As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.

Job Duties

Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
Follow and abide by all policies and procedures, menus, recipes, and guidelines to provide accurate quality and quantities of food.
Follow all infection control/sanitation/safety standards.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent recommended. Certifications / Licensure: Must obtain a food handler's permit. Experience: One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation. Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.

Other Skills

Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods.
Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures.
Must be able to space and time the cooking of items so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent recommended
Must obtain a food handler's permit
One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation
Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies
Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods
Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures
Must be able to space and time the cooking of items so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Career Development Opportunities
Free Parking
Free Meal Per Shift

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.