Cook, Per Diem

University of Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland seeks a dedicated food preparation worker to join their culinary team. This role involves preparing and serving meals for patients, requiring strong attention to detail, culinary skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. With a focus on quality and patient care, you will contribute to an exceptional service experience in a leading health care system.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or at least one year of food preparation experience required.
• Skills in reading English and understanding weights and measures are essential.
• Handling multiple tasks efficiently is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, plate, and serve food items for patients or retail meals.
• Interact with patients occasionally and develop skills for various age groups.

Skills

Ability to read and understand English

Ability to understand weights and measures

Ability to follow directions

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education

Culinary degree

Minimum of one year’s experience in food preparation

Job description

Job Description

Performs a variety of routine tasks and operations to prepare, cook, plate and/or serve food items as assigned for patient or retail meals. Follows standard practices and regularly scheduled hours. May interact with patients of all ages on a rare occasion who come into the department. Continually develops knowledge and skills, as appropriate, for patients of any age including neonate, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in addition to the terminally ill patients.

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Qualifications

Work Orientation & Experience: Minimum of one year’s experience in food preparation and/or culinary degree required. The incumbent may require up to 1 month of detailed job orientation and training to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions. Skills & Abilities: Ability to read and understand English. Ability to understand weights and measures. Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Skills & Abilities: Ability to read and understand English. Ability to understand weights and measures. Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $20/hr- $25.15/hr
Other Compensation (if applicable):
•Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide