COOK

McDowell Center for Children; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Job summary

McDowell Center for Children is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and food safety standards. You will work with dietitians and nursing staff to meet individual needs and follow approved menus and production sheets.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean, organized kitchens, proper temperature logs, and efficient operation to support 24-hour patient care. A high school diploma or GED and culinary training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school graduate or GED required (preferred culinary training).
• Food service or culinary training are preferred.
• Previous cooking experience or completion of appropriate training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create hot and cold meals per standardized recipes and patient diet orders.
• Monitor food temperatures, proper storage, and infection control protocols.
• Keep cooking equipment and workstations clean, organized and in good repair.
• Assist with daily/monthly inventory and order supplies; minimize food waste.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

High school graduate/GED

Food service or culinary training

Previous cooking experience or training

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. We provide young men with the skills they need to improve their thinking patterns, make healthier choices, and create new futures with improved outlooks and outcomes.

https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/

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.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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.

EEO Statement

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