COOK (PER DEM) NUTRITION SERVICES

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerlin Hospital, part of the Valley Health System and Universal Health Services family, seeks a food service professional to prepare and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors. The role emphasizes timely food preparation, seasoning and quality service within a hospital setting.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; formal institutional cooking training is preferred. A current Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler Safety Training Card is required, and

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements are listed: high school diploma or equivalent preferred; formal institutional cooking training preferred.
• Previous cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely preparation, seasoning and cooking of food for patients, employees, physicians and visitors.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Formal school specializing in institutional cooking

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description

Responsible for timely preparation, seasoning and cooking of food for patients, employees, physicians and visitors. Performs similar or relation duties.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Graduate from a formal school specializing in institutional cooking preferred.

Experience

Previous experience preferred.

License/Certification

Current Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler Safety Training Card.

Other

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

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