Dietary Cook

The Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities within UHS and 3+

Close to Hamburg & I-75

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is seeking a Dietary Cook for per diem/PRN shifts, including every other weekend. This role serves meals to patients and staff in a 110-bed psychiatric hospital, supporting compassionate care in a community-focused setting.

Responsibilities include preparing and portioning meals, following menus and policies, and maintaining infection control standards. The hospital offers competitive compensation, on-site parking, and free meals with each

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation.
• Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods.
• Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
• Follow and abide by all policies and procedures, menus, recipes, and guidelines to provide accurate quality and quantities of food.
• Follow all infection control/sanitation/safety standards.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler permit

Job description

Responsibilities

Dietary Cook Opportunity:

Per Diem/PRN, Every Other Weekend

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community.

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Job Duties include:

• Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
• Follow and abide by all policies and procedures, menus, recipes, and guidelines to provide accurate quality and quantities of food.
• Follow all infection control/sanitation/safety standards.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

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 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 USA, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent recommended.

Certifications / Licensure

• Must obtain a food handler’s permit.

Experience

• One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation. Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.

Other Skills

• Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods.
• Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures.
• Must be able to space and time the cooking of items so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved.

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.