COOK - Full time

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Cook for its Michiana Behavioral Health facility in Plymouth, Indiana. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving meals for patients and staff, ensuring the kitchen is clean, and complying with safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in quantity cooking and a basic knowledge of modified diets. Strong customer service skills are also required as you will interact with patients during service.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in quantity cooking.
• Basic knowledge of modified diets.
• Experience in utilizing institutional kitchen equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of meals for patients, facility staff, and guests.
• Service of meals.
• Ensuring the kitchen remains clean.
• Consulting with the Dietitian for special diets.
• Assisting in delivery of patient unit supplies.

Skills

Quantity cooking

Customer service

Sanitation and safety guidelines

Utilizing institutional kitchen equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Cook – Full‑time – Michiana Behavioral Health (a UHS facility)

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 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.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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.