PRN Hospital Dietary Cook — Patient-Centric Meals

Universal Health Services; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV seeks a PRN Dietary Cook to prepare, season and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors in an inpatient setting, following menus and diet specifications.

You will maintain sanitary cooking areas, assist on the line, serve meals, and support daily operations under supervision, with new employee orientation and safety policy adherence. The role supports hospital dietary services and requires flexibility for PRN shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Food Handler's Card.
• Minimum two years’ experience in the kitchen, in a psychiatric/patient care setting preferred.
• Must consistently maintain a safe and clean working environment, following both Spring Mountain and the State Of Nevada Policy and Procedures.
• Ability to assess food and supply items relative to daily scheduled menus, as well as, for special events and/or activities.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• New hires are required to attend 1 full week of New Employee Orientation on day shift, normally 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
• Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check) and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, and soups to be prepared.
• Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dietitian/supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
• Provides assistance on the line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
• Serves meals in pleasant manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spring Mountain Treatment Center in Las Vegas, NV seeks a PRN Dietary Cook to prepare, season and cook meals for patients, staff and visitors in an inpatient setting, following menus and diet specifications.

You will maintain sanitary cooking areas, assist on the line, serve meals, and support daily operations under supervision, with new employee orientation and safety policy adherence. The role supports hospital dietary services and requires flexibility for PRN shifts.