Dietary Cook

Ridge Behavioral Health System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on premises

Free meal with each shift

Job summary

Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Per Diem/PRN Dietary Cook to support patient meals and staff needs on weekends on a rotating schedule. The role involves preparing and serving meals, following menus, recipes, and safety standards in a psychiatric hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of quantity food preparation experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a food handler’s permit. Perks include free parking and a complimentary meal with each shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Must obtain a food handler’s permit.
• One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation.
• Familiar with foods and preparation methods; aware of proper cooking temperatures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking temperatures

Cooking methods

Nutrition balance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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

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