COOK

Universal Health Services Inc.; Washington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for patients and staff. Responsibilities include following menus, adhering to food safety standards, and ensuring all meals are served on time. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a ServSafe Certification. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Competitive compensation & generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils.
• Ability to adapt to various patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Follow menus and recipes as provided.
• Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner.
• Adhere to standards for food temperatures.

Skills

Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets

Ability to cook in large quantities

Ability to read menus and recipes

Knowledge of basic food service sanitation

Knowledge of food portion and waste control

Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication

Education

High School Graduate / GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Employment Overview

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126‑bed private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited by the Joint Commission. It has been providing quality health care to adults, children and adolescents in the northeastern USA since 1902 and has been repeatedly recognized in U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Much more online at https://summitoakshospital.com/

About Universal Health Services – One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. It operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and more across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Position Summary

Prepares meals for patients, employees and special functions according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations


• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses


• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off


• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans


• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan

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.

Recruitment Scam Notice

At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path. No recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information via email, and recruiters will not email from a public webmail client. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report it to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities on the official UHS career website.

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate / GED (Preferred)

ServSafe Certification: Required

Experience:

• 3–5 years of related experience


• Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets


• Knowledge of basic food service sanitation


• Knowledge of food portion and waste control


• Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils and skill in utilizing such equipment


• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric)


• Ability to cook in large quantities


• Ability to read menus and recipes


• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Follow menus and recipes as provided by the Director of Food & Nutrition Services and Dietician.


• Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times.


• Adhere to standards for food temperatures during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers. Log food temperatures in the log book 100% of the time.


• Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety according to NJ State Sanitation code, including completing food temperature logs.


• Report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, Chef Manager or internal maintenance department.


• Adhere 100% of the time to Summit Oaks Hospital’s policies on hand washing and hand hygiene.


• Perform other duties as assigned/required by this position.