COOK

Universal Health Services; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Cook for their facility in Panama City, FL. This full-time position involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals for patients while maintaining high food safety standards. The role offers a challenging and rewarding environment with full benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Career development opportunities within UHS

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of food service experience required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods according to the menu.
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness.
• Collaborates with staff to provide optimal food services.

Skills

Food handling

Cooking methods

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Cook Opportunity

This full-time, year-round opportunity offers 32-40 hours per week with full benefits.

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient treatment services to adolescents and adults at our 86-bed facility in Panama City, FL, and outpatient services at four outpatient centers throughout the Florida Panhandle. We also offer specialized treatment for active duty military members through our Military Resiliency Program, chemical dependency treatment, and TMS therapy for chronic depression.

Visit us online at: https://emeraldcoastbehavioral.com/

The Cook is responsible for maintaining proper food production principles and related activities. Prepares and cooks foods according to the menu, consults with supervisors about leftovers, and makes menu adjustments as needed. Collaborates with department staff to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff, promoting healing and well-being.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness
• Uses appropriate cooking methods to prepare quality foods in sufficient quantities
• Follows standardized recipes and portion controls to minimize waste and control costs

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and 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
• Educational assistance
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information available at: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, UHS has grown into a Fortune 500 company with 99,000 employees. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates 28 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 UK.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum one year of food service experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred
• Ability to work a 5:30 am - 2:00 pm schedule; 10:00 am - 6:30 pm as needed is a plus
• Ability to pass AHCA Level II Background Screening

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