COOK

Universal Health Services; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, prescription

401k with company match

Job summary

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Cook to prepare and serve regular and special diets for residents and staff in a secure behavioral health setting in Maitland/Winter Park, Florida.

Under supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, you will follow recipes, ensure proper meal timing and temperatures, maintain cleanliness per state and federal guidelines, and uphold Service Excellence standards in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalency.
• Experience: One year experience in a health care facility preferred.
• License/Certification: Food handler permit preferred.
• Skills: Familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes, quantity cooking and following written procedures. Food handling and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals following recipes in preparation of menu items.
• Meets meal schedule, ensuring food presentation is pleasant and food temperatures are accurate on the serving line and in food storage areas.
• Utilizes proper sanitation methods in prepping and serving of food.
• Sets up salad bar in accordance with regulations related to temperature and ice down methods.
• Maintains kitchen and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Skills

Inventory management

Recipe-based cooking

Quantity cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational training preferred

Tools

Food handler permit

Job description

Responsibilities

Cook/Dietary Technician - full time position

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is set in quiet, residential areas in Maitland and Winter Park, Florida. We treat individuals ranging from children and adolescents to adults. We have treatment programs for psychiatric issues, chemical dependency issues, and dual diagnosis for those suffering from both. The therapeutic environment at La Amistad is serene and homelike, and the semitropical climate of Central Florida allows for year-round activities. The greatest asset at our mental health facility is our staff!

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. La Amistad believes in building healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

Job Description

Cook - Full time position

This position prepares and serves regular and special diets to our residents and employees under the supervision of the Food Services Supervisor.

• Prepares meals following recipes in preparation of menu items.
• Meets meal schedule, ensuring food presentation is pleasant and food temperatures are accurate on the serving line and in food storage areas.
• Utilizes proper sanitation methods in prepping and serving of food.
• Sets up salad bar in accordance with regulations related to temperature and ice down methods.
• Maintains kitchen and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Follows Service Excellence Standards ensuring a Culture of Service Excellence. :

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High school graduate or equivalency required. Trade or vocational school training preferred.

Experience: One (1) year experience in a health care facility preferred.

License/Certification: Food handler permit preferred

Skills: Must be familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes, quantity cooking and following written procedures. Food handling and sanitation.

Physical Requirements: Good physical health and good mental attitude is essential. Stands and walks most of the day. Handles and manipulates equipment. Stoops and reaches for equipment. Lifts and carries food and kitchen equipment. Tastes and smells food to determine quality. Must be able to periodically lift up to 50 lbs.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

*UHS is a registered trademark of UHS of Delaware, Inc., the management company for Universal Health Services, Inc. and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. Universal Health Services, Inc. is a holding company and operates through its subsidiaries including its management company, UHS of Delaware, Inc. All healthcare and management operations are conducted by subsidiaries of Universal Health Services, Inc. To the extent any reference to "UHS or UHS facilities" on this website including any statements, articles or other publications contained herein relates to our healthcare or management operations it is referring to Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Further, the terms "we," "us," "our" or "the company" in such context similarly refer to the operations of Universal Health Services' subsidiaries including UHS of Delaware. Any employment referenced in this website is not with Universal Health Services, Inc. but solely with one of its subsidiaries including but not limited to UHS of Delaware, Inc.__

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