COOK - PRN

Oak Plains Academy; Oak Plains (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, a 98-bed residential treatment program operated by UHS, is seeking a Cook to PRN as needed in Ashland City, TN. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and dietary planning for children and adolescents receiving psychiatric treatment.

You will ensure food safety, maintain kitchen sanitation, and assist with inventory and ordering while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid license/ID, and a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety practices and guidelines.
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food safety standards are met during handling and preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus meeting residents' nutritional needs.
• Support dietary department in inventory management and food ordering.
• Provide excellent service during meal times for residents' dining experience.
• Assist with meal preparation tasks as needed.
• Follow health regulations and company policies regarding food service.

Skills

Food safety practices

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Cook - PRN as needed

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food safety standards are met during food handling and preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus that meet the nutritional needs of residents.
• Support the dietary department in inventory management and food ordering.
• Provide excellent service during meal times, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Assist with meal preparation tasks as needed.
• Follow all health regulations and company policies regarding food service.

Oak Plains Academy (UHS Company) is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located in Ashland City on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories.

Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/

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.

www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License or valid photo state ID.
• Must be the age of 21 years old or over.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and food guidelines.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with staff and residents.
• Must attend the two-week orientation classes, Monday through Friday.

***This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

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.