COOK (PRN) - As Needed

Parkwood Behavioral Health System; Olive Branch, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwood Behavioral Health System is seeking a PRN Cook to prepare meals for patients and staff in a hospital setting. The role requires adherence to established policies and procedures and a focus on serving nutritious, well-presented meals in collaboration with the food service team.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior kitchen experience in healthcare or hospitality. Knowledge of kitchen equipment usage is beneficial and flexibility is essential for PRN

Qualifications

• Prefer high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer prior kitchen experience in a hospital, healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for patients and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with the organizations philosophy and objectives.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen area.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Parkwood Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):

Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

As treatment options and patient care innovations have continued to become available we strive to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients. At Parkwood, our caring staff focus on providing compassionate care to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities.

We offer a full continuum of care that provides treatment options to meet the individual needs of adults, adolescents and children. Parkwood Behavioral Health System includes a 148-bed inpatient acute and residential care facility, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.

For more information about Parkwood Behavioral Health System, please visit our website at Parkwood Behavioral Health System provides behavioral health and chemical dependency services to the Mid-South region and has been in business since 1987. We are located in Desoto County, in the northwest corner of Mississippi and approximately 7 miles south of Memphis.

Cook

PRN (As Needed)

We are currently seeking a Cook to work on an as needed basis (PRN). The Cook will provide meals for patients and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Cook will perform the job in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Parkwood Behavior 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.

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

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 $13.4billion 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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