COOK (PRN) - As Needed

Universal Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a Cook to join their team on a PRN basis. The Cook will be responsible for preparing and providing meals for patients and staff while maintaining high-quality and safety standards per established policies. This position is ideal for candidates with prior kitchen experience in healthcare or hospitality settings. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Prefer prior kitchen experience in a hospital, healthcare, or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment usage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals for patients and staff according to established policies.
• Ensure high quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Kitchen equipment usage

Meal preparation for large groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid‑South region. Located in Desoto County, Mississippi, near Memphis, we offer a full continuum of care, including a 148‑bed inpatient facility, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

We are currently seeking a Cook to work on an as needed (PRN) basis. The Cook will provide meals for patients and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring high quality and safety standards consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavioral Health System.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation

Qualifications

Education: Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prefer prior kitchen experience in a hospital, healthcare, or hospitality setting.

Knowledge: Knowledge of kitchen equipment usage.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. 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 94,000 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.

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