COOK - FULL TIME

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) operates Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, a 118-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center for youths.

The position involves preparing patient meals, planning cooking schedules, and maintaining a clean kitchen while ensuring safety and proper portioning per dietary guidelines. The role requires basic reading/writing, at least one year of food prep experience, and training in sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• One year experience in quantity food preparation.
• Able to read, write, perform simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.
• On-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, portion estimation, food storage, sanitation and safety.
• Familiar with standard recipes and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to determine item types and quantities for meals.
• Plans cooking schedule with supervisor or dietician to meet serving times.
• Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using kitchen utensils and equipment to make sauces, soups and entrees.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats and other foods.
• Tests food for doneness by tasting or piercing; adjusts ovens and timers.
• Procures food from storage areas; carves portions for patient servings.
• Provides line support with tray setup and salad preparation.
• Maintains a clean, neat cooking area.
• Relates to and cares for age-specific patient populations (children, adolescents, geriatric).
• Attends all mandatory training; completes competencies.
• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading & writing

Safety & sanitation

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Meat slicer

Convection steamer

Gas ovens and ranges

Grill

Deep fryer

Job description

Responsibilities

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care management companies operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 90,000 employees.The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence, and compassion.

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118 bed Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Residential Treatment Center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to the living units, the facility houses the New Day Academy; a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The following description covers the most significant duties performed, but do not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared.
• Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and / or dietician to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dietician and / or supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers to make sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, entrees and vegetables.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish and other foods.
• Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked.
• Adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc., as required.
• Procures foodstuffs from refrigerator, freezer or other storage area.
• Carves portions of meats, fish and fowl for individual serving units. Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
• Provides assistance on the line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Relates to and cares for the age specific patient population of children, adolescents, and geriatric patients.
• Attends ALL mandatory training sessions.
• Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
• All other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Must be atleast 21 years of age
• High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
• One year experience in quantity food preparation.
• Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have some formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needs, storage of food supplies, requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
• Must have knowledge of all kitchen equipment, i.e., meat slicer, convection steamer, gas ovens and ranges, grill and deep fryer.
• Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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