What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook Part-Time position at UHS?
About UHS:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom
About Rivendell:
Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital is a 125 inpatient, Joint Commission accredited hospital. We are located on a 48 acre private campus in the heart of Bowling Green, KY. At Rivendell Behavioral Health Hospital, children who are in crisis receive psychiatric care. Teens suffering from depression, disabling anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or suicide can learn new ways to cope. Teens and adults suffering from chemical dependency and substance abuse can get help.
Position Summary:
The cook is responsible for the preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel. All policies and procedures, menus, recipes and guidelines are followed to provide accurate quality and quantities of foods. Particularly important is infection control/sanitation/safety standards as well as professionalism in demeanor, attitude and service to patients and staff.
When assigned to the late shift, may assume general supervision of the department though the dinner meal. In occasional absences of manager or assistant manager, may be responsible for department
Knowledge Required:
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.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepares and cooks food indicated on menus provided for patient and personnel, using standardized recipes based on standard portion size.
2. Prepares food production schedules or those provided by supervisor.
3. Schedules food preparation so that items such as vegetables and grilled foods are prepared in small batches continuously throughout the serving period as evidenced by shortages.
4. Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions, eliminating waste and leftovers.
5. Apportions food in accordance with yield specified in standardized recipes as evidenced by spot checks.
6. Checks equipment and cooking area often to make sure they maintain safety and sanitation requirements on a daily basis.
7. Reports repair and maintenance needs to maintenance department immediately.
8. Follows menus provided, making changes only with the consent of his/her supervisor.
9. Counsels with dietician regarding product evaluation and menu development.
10. Sweeps and mops the floor daily, cleans tables daily in cafeteria, cleans chairs weekly.
11. Cleans sinks, cleans under the stove area and top of stove area, cleans refrigerator area inside and under on a weekly basis.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
13. Will adhere to all safety policies and safe work practice.
14. Will attend hospital safety trainings.
15. Will adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.
16. Will report all accidents immediately.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
One to two years experience in quantity food preparation. Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.
Knowledge Required:
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.
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