Cook

Michiana Behavioral Health

Plymouth (IN)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Michiana Behavioral Health is hiring a Cook for a full-time position. You will prepare meals for patients, staff, and guests, ensure the kitchen is clean, and comply with diet and sanitation guidelines.

Two years of quantity cooking experience and familiarity with modified diets and institutional kitchen equipment are expected, with coordination with a Dietitian as needed and support in distributing supplies as required.

Qualifications

Comply with sanitation and safety guidelines.
Use portion control when preparing and serving meals.
Record dish machine temperatures as required.
Follow daily cleaning assignments for dining and kitchen areas.
Interact well with patients in the serving line and provide assistance.
At least two years in quantity cooking with knowledge of modified diets and institutional kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

Preparation of meals for patients, facility staff and guests.
Service of meals for patients, facility staff and guests.
Ensuring the kitchen remains clean at all times.
Consults with Dietitian regarding questions on special diets.
Assisting in the delivery of patient unit supplies as needed.
Operating the dish machine as needed.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Portion control

Dish machine operation

Cleaning routines

Patient interaction

Quantity cooking experience

Modified diets knowledge

Institutional kitchen equipment

Tools

Dish machine

Job description

Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS Facility)

Michiana Behavioral Health offers respectful, dignified care to adults, children and teens experiencing emotional crisis and mental distress. We take a holistic approach to treatment, providing thoughtful and ethical care to those struggling with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and more. We’re available 24/7 to provide a confidential, no-cost mental health assessment for you or your loved one.

Responsibilities

COOK -

FULL-TIME

For more information, please visit our website: https://michianabehavioralhealth.com

The Cook Is Responsible For

Preparation of meals for patients, facility staff and guests.
Service of meals for patients, facility staff and guests.
Ensuring the kitchen remains clean at all time.
Consults with Dietitian regarding questions on special diets
Assisting in the delivery of patient unit supplies as needed
Operating the dish machine as needed

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety
Utilize portion control guidelines when preparing and serving food
Record dish machine temperatures as required
Follow cleaning assignments of the dining room and kitchen area daily
Interact well with patients in the serving line providing good customer service and offer assistance when needed
The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in quantity cooking and a basic knowledge of modified diets and experience in utilizing institutional kitchen equipment and utensils.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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