COOK
Description:
Responsibilities
COOK - NUTRITION SERVICES
Shift: Days 5 AM- 1 PM
MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Food Service Director and/or Food Service Supervisor, prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, employees, and visitors as well as all other assigned duties.
1.
High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
5.
Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.
2.
One year experience in quantity food preparation.
6.
Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.
3.
Basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.
7.
Relates to and provides for the need of patients relevant to their age and cultural needs
4.
Must have formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needs, storage of food supplies, requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
8.
Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification .
Hill Crest Behavioral Health is an acute care, 194 bed inpatient psychiatric facility located in Birmingham, AL, providing mental health services for adolescents and adults.
We do not treat medically compromised individuals beyond our scope of care.
We currently treat:
Acute Adults
Acute Adolescents
Forensic Adult Males
Residential Males and Females Hill Crest Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits, such as:
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
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. 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. 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 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Verifiable HS Diploma or GED preferred
One year food service experience preferred
F ood Handler Card or ServSafe Certification preferred
Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions
New hires are required to attend 8 business days of New Employee Orientation on day shift, ormally 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, then M-W of the next week. (No interruptions)
Must successfully pass background check (includes criminal history, Child Abuse and Neglect Registry, and ABI/FBI fingerprint check) and drug screen.
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
% Of Time
1.
Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats and vegetables to be prepared.
8%
2.
Prepares washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal.
8%
3.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
8%
4.
Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish and other foods.
8%
5.
Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked.
8%
6.
Adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc., as required.
8%
7.
Procures foodstuffs from refrigerator, freezer or other storage area .
8%
8.
Carves portions of meats, fish and fowl for individual serving units. Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
8%
9.
Provides assistance on the serving line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
8%
10.
Carefully follows directions and serves only food specified on modified diets.
8%
11.
Assists in the preparation, setup, and lean up of food for special functions as defined by Food Service Director and/or Food Service Supervisor.
8%
12.
Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
5%
13.
Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
5%
14.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
2%
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