COOK

Universal Health Services; Hollys Mill (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Hughes Center in South Central Virginia is a highly structured residential program for youth with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Dietary Cook will prepare healthy, appealing meals for residents, staff, and guests, while delivering Service Excellence and following the daily menu plan.

Responsibilities include proper food handling, portion control, kitchen sanitation, stocking, and assisting with the next day's prep, in a facility that emphasizes safety and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be able to meet all training requirements.
• Must possess physical stamina to stand for long shifts and lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Previous cooking experience required; hospital/school cafeteria experience helpful.
• Must read and write at a basic level.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to the menu plan and ensures proper portioning and safe serving.
• Maintains proper food handling to prevent contamination and reduce costs.
• Sets up service line and workstations with condiments for meals.
• Assists in prep for the following day's menu.
• Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins, and hot boxes clean and properly labeled.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and adheres to health department codes.
• Minimizes food waste through proper storage and recycling techniques.
• Knowledge of equipment usage (stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, mixer, dishwasher, microwave).

Skills

Food safety

Menu following

Kitchen sanitation

Stock & prep support

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Stoves & ovens

Steamer

Dishwashers

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Cook

Located in South Central Virginia, The Hughes Center is a highly-structured psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 10 to 22 with neurodevelopmental disorders. The Hughes Center also provides private, community-based educational services. We provide both individualized and holistic care for adolescents and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a nurturing, family-friendly environment. We utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment (and educational) interventions with the intent to increase each youth's level of functional independence. Our team also works diligently to address or manage medical conditions and challenging behaviors that are often associated with individuals who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. We challenge our residents to adapt to and apply learned skills within new environments and situations, and to maintain functional use of these skills when they return to their homes or other community-based settings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cook will prepare healthy and appealing food for residents, staff, and guests, while providing Service Excellence. Must be able to follow the menu plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner
• Assumes responsibility for proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
• Sets up food service line and workstations with the needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are served with the appropriate foods
• Assists in prep for the following day's menu
• Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins and all hot boxes clean. Ensures that all foods are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques and procedures
• Prefer knowledge of equipment usage including (not an all-inclusive list): stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, electric mixer, dish washing machines, microwave, food charts

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must be able to meet all training requirements
• Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
• Previous cooking experience required
• Previous hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful
• Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

EDUCATION

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Must be able to read and write