Dietary Cook - Healthcare Kitchen Specialist

Universal Health Services; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities within UHS

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, prescription

401k with company match

Job summary

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Cook to prepare and serve regular and special diets for residents and staff in a secure behavioral health setting in Maitland/Winter Park, Florida.

Under supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, you will follow recipes, ensure proper meal timing and temperatures, maintain cleanliness per state and federal guidelines, and uphold Service Excellence standards in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalency.
• Experience: One year experience in a health care facility preferred.
• License/Certification: Food handler permit preferred.
• Skills: Familiar with inventorying, cooking by recipes, quantity cooking and following written procedures. Food handling and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals following recipes in preparation of menu items.
• Meets meal schedule, ensuring food presentation is pleasant and food temperatures are accurate on the serving line and in food storage areas.
• Utilizes proper sanitation methods in prepping and serving of food.
• Sets up salad bar in accordance with regulations related to temperature and ice down methods.
• Maintains kitchen and equipment in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.

Skills

Inventory management

Recipe-based cooking

Quantity cooking

Food safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/vocational training preferred

Tools

Food handler permit

Job description

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Cook to prepare and serve regular and special diets for residents and staff in a secure behavioral health setting in Maitland/Winter Park, Florida.

Under supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, you will follow recipes, ensure proper meal timing and temperatures, maintain cleanliness per state and federal guidelines, and uphold Service Excellence standards in a supportive team.