Cook - Behavioral Health Facility

UHS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Career development

Job summary

Quail Run Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff according to approved menus and production sheets. You will open/close the kitchen, follow cleaning schedules, and ensure a clean dining and work area while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires at least two years of quantity cooking experience, knowledge of modified diets, and food handling certification.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking preferred and knowledge of modified diets.
• Food service sanitation training or certification.
• Food handler’s permit required.
• Experience with industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; some kitchen supervisory experience preferred.
• Handle With Care and BLS for Providers training provided at the facility.

Responsibilities

• Open/close the kitchen and maintain organization of daily events.
• Prepare meals and beverages according to menu and production sheets.
• Document refrigerator and dish machine temperatures; report equipment issues.
• Assist with washing dishes and keep the dish room clean and orderly.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Modified diets knowledge

Food safety training

Industrial kitchen equipment

Kitchen supervision

BLS for Providers

Education

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card (Level 1)

Food service sanitation training

Job description

Responsibilities

Quail Run Hospital is a 115-bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. Quail Run features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. On average, over 10,000 patients receive care from our compassionate health care team each year at Quail Run Behavioral Health. Website: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/quail-run-behavioral-health

Job Description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle, recipes and production sheets.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Open/close the kitchen and ensure organization of daily events. Follow posted cleaning schedule and ensure a clean work area and dining room at all times.
• Prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet following menus and recipes as provided by the Dietary Manager and Dietician.
• Document refrigeration and dish machine temperatures according to posted schedules. Report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Food Service Manager.
• Provide assistance with washing dishes and maintaining dish room in a clean and orderly fashion.

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
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking preferred, a basic knowledge of modified diets; training in food service sanitation
• Food service food handler’s permit required.
• Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience preferred.
• Handle With Care and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Providers required. Training provided at the facility.
• Level 1 Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

EEO Statement

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