COOK

Universal Health Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater in Clearwater, Florida, is seeking a Cook – PRN for 8-hour shifts to prepare meals for patients and staff according to the Dietician's menus, assist in recipe development, and maintain high food and service quality.

Requirements: high school graduate or equivalent; two years cooking experience (healthcare setting preferred); Safe Serve certification preferred; excellent communication, multitasking, and safety-focused skills; capable of following standardized

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent OR relative work experience.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ cooking experience; healthcare facility experience preferred.
• Certifications: Safe Serve certification preferred.
• Additional requirements: Strong communication, multitasking, safety and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Properly and safely prepare and cook food for patients and staff according to menus/recipes from the Dietician and assist in recipe development.
• Maintain high food and service quality.
• Coordinate with Facility Director on leftovers, substitutions and catering functions.
• Follow standardized procedures and maintain a safe and sanitized work area.
• Utilize kitchen tools, appliances and equipment effectively and safely.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Relative work experience

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, ranking #281 on the Fortune 500 and in 2019, ranked #293. In 2017, UHS was listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in Freedom29#King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater is afreestanding, full service 144-bed psychiatrichospital specializing in successful treatment of acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. Locatedin beautiful, picturesqueClearwater, Florida,thehospitalis conveniently located and accessible 24 hours/day for admissions. Treatment programs and specialty servicesinclude substance abuse, dual diagnosis / rapid stabilization, 24-hour mental health assessment and partial hospitalization. Our caring professionals are all committed to provide compassionate, comprehensive care that uniquely fits the intensity and severity of each patient's needs. This commitment extends to the families and communities of our patients as a whole,to restore hope and promote good health.

For more information, pleasevisit our website at https://windmoor.com.

We are pleased to announce the following available position:

COOK – PRN – Various 8 hr. Shifts

Responsible to properly and safely prepare and cook food for patients and staff according to the menu and recipes provided by the Dietician and assist in recipe development. Maintain high food and service quality. Work with Facility Director/Manager regarding appropriate usage of leftovers; menu changes and substitutions. Assist Director in preparation of special employee and/or catering functions. Follows all standardized procedures and maintains a safe and sanitized work area. Able to effectively and safely utilize kitchen tools, appliances and equipment.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High school graduate or equivalent OR relative work experience

Experience: Two (2) years’ cooking experience required with prior experience as a cook in a fast past setting; experience in a healthcare facility and/or behavioral healthcare setting strongly preferred. Industrial food preparation experience preferred. Basic knowledge of modified diets, serving principles and training in food services sanitation needed. Safe Serve certification preferred. Prior kitchen supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Requirements: Mustbe able to prioritize workload and effectivelymulti-task in a fast paced environment. Excellent food preparation and presentation skills. Able to effectively communicate, prioritize tasks and demonstrate flexibility, with strong focus on safety and quality.

Physical Requirements

Move efficiently enough to meet the needs of several patients and/or move rapidly to provide timely intervention of patient aggression. Able to stand, sit or walk during work shift. Able to hear spoken words in a normal vocal range, respond to signals, alarms, codes or other displays. Recognize vocal intonation that signal changes in acuity. Able to bend, reach and stoop. Able to accurately follow instructions and convey information. Able to read instructions and complete any needed documentation and/or reports. Perform duties requiring manual dexterity.Able to lift up to 30 lbs.

We offer

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 328+ Subsidiaries!