COOK

UHS•Birmingham, AL

42d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. www.uhs.com

Requirements

High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred
One year experience in quantity food preparation.
Basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.
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.
Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.
Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.
Relates to and provides for the need of patients relevant to their age and cultural needs
Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification.
Verifiable HS Diploma or GED preferred
One year food service experience preferred
Food 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.

Responsibilities

Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats and vegetables to be prepared.
Prepares washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items for each meal.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish and other foods.
Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked.
Adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc., as required.
Procures foodstuffs from refrigerator, freezer or other storage area.
Carves portions of meats, fish and fowl for individual serving units. Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
Provides assistance on the serving line such as tray set-up, salad preparation, etc.
Carefully follows directions and serves only food specified on modified diets.
Assists in the preparation, setup, and lean up of food for special functions as defined by Food Service Director and/or Food Service Supervisor.
Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.