Lead Cook
UHS
Summary
The Lead Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking, and presenting meals according to hospital recipes and menus for patients, staff, and visitors. The Lead Cook will train new staff and provide guidance and assistance for existing staff regarding kitchen operations. This position backs up the Manager of Dietary/Food Services in their absence.
Job description
Position Summary
The Lead Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking, and presenting meals according to hospital recipes and menus for patients, staff, and visitors. The Lead Cook will train new staff and provide guidance and assistance for existing staff regarding kitchen operations. This position backs up the Manager of Dietary/Food Services in their absence.
Responsibilities
- Safely prepare, cook, and present meals according to hospital recipes and menus
- Train new staff and provide guidance to existing staff regarding kitchen operations
- Back up the Manager of Dietary/Food Services in their absence
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED is required
- ServSafe Certification is preferred
- Experience as a cook in an institutional setting is preferred
- Quantity cooking experience required
- Must be comfortable with scratch cooking, including fresh ingredients, and attention to detail and quality
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment and follow direction
- Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required
- ServSafe Certification is preferred
- Experience as a cook in an institutional setting is preferred
- Quantity cooking experience required
- Must be comfortable with scratch cooking, including fresh ingredients, and attention to detail and quality
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment and follow direction
- Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Paid Time Off
- 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.