Cook (Dietary)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home/Work Life Balance

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with company match

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Free meals

Stock purchase discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Staunton, VA, seeks a Dietary Cook for Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare. The role prepares meals for residents, staff and guests, following the menu plan, with rotating shifts from 5:30am to 6:30pm and 24/7 operations.

Must support service excellence and maintain safety standards. Applicants should have prior cooking experience, be able to lift up to 35 pounds, read and write, and pass pre-hire drug and background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to the menu and ensures proper portioning.
• Assumes responsibility for safe handling to prevent contamination and reduce costs.
• Sets up service line and provides condiments with meals.
• Assists in prep for the next day’s menu.
• Keeps stock rooms, coolers, freezers, walk-ins clean and labeled.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and follows health codes and procedures.
• Minimizes food waste through proper storage and recycling techniques.
• Familiar with equipment usage (stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, mixer, dishwashers, microwave).

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Food Handling

Teamwork

Reading & Writing

Education

High school diploma

Read & write

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Steamer

Fryer

Dishwashers

Microwave

Job description

Responsibilities

DIETARY COOK - Full Time and PRN positions available

Our FT positions include Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, & Competitive Pay.

• Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
• Facility is open 24/7/365
• Required to work 1 to 2 weekends per month

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a residential treatment facility that serves adolescent males (ages 12-17) with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral problems. As part of the Staunton, Virginia community for more than 18 years, Liberty Point has provided treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through community outings, while also providing a safe environment.

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 complete and pass a pre-hire drug screen & pre-hire background checks
• 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

BENEFITS for our FULL TIME employees

• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Free meals!
• Company stock purchase discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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.

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