COOK-PRN

Mountain Youth Academy; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Job summary

Mountain Youth Academy, a UHS company, is seeking a PRN Cook to join our Dietary Team in Mountain City, TN. The role supports residents and staff with meal preparation and service, and includes training in Handle with Care (HWC) and CPR to assist in supervision as needed.

The position is described as full-time with responsibilities across meal planning, food safety, and collaborative menu development within a 120-bed residential treatment facility near Johnson City.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid TN Driver's License.
• Previous Cook experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year in a full service cafeteria operation.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and dietary guidelines.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food safety standards are met during handling and preparation.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and sanitation.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus meeting residents' nutritional needs.
• Support dietary department in inventory management and food ordering.
• Provide excellent service during mealtimes to residents.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Mountain Youth Academy (a UHS company) is seeking aPRN Cook to join our Dietary Team.

Position is Full Time

Position Located in Mountain City, TN

Mountain Youth Academy is centrally located near Johnson City, TN, Boone, NC, and Abingdon, VA. We are a 120-bed residential treatment facility and assist in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of behavioral health issues for our young adolescent patients.

Position Summary

Prepares and cooks meals for patients/employees of the facility by performing the following duties. The employee will be trained in Handle with Care (HWC) and CPR certified to assist in the supervision of patients as needed.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

(include, but are not limited to, the following)

• 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 mealtimes, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Assist with meal preparation tasks as needed.
• Follow all health regulations and company policies regarding food service.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Free meals

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 since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid TN Driver's License
• Previous experience as a Cook or in a similar role is preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working full service culinary operation in cafeteria style.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and dietary guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets.
• 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.

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.