DIR - DIETARY/FOOD SVCS

UHS•Summit, NJ

68d

About The Position

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), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been 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, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. 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. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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 Position Summary: Prepares, directs and oversees all methods of food production for patients, staff and special functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree -Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent
Serv Safe Certification
2 years institutional chef experience
Retail and catering experience
Working knowledge of al institutional high volume food service production equipment
Serv Safe Certification
Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets.
Knowledge of basic food service sanitation
Knowledge of food portion and waste control
Knowledge of industrial kitchen operations and procedures
Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils, and skill in utilizing such.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Prepares food for patients, cafeteria customers and catering functions, ensuring quality and proper food handling 100% of the time
Develops new recipes utilizing new products to improve quality and maintain 100% customer satisfaction. Communicates with Registered Dietitian and Director of Food Nutrition services regarding menus, recipes and changes to maintain appropriate therapeutic diet needs for patients.
Trains staff in both hot and cold production areas to enhance job skills and provide opportunity for employees’ advancement.
Assists with monitoring food storage areas.
Collaborates with the Director of Food & Nutrition Services to develop menus, product enhancement and quality upgrades to ensure 100% customer satisfaction
Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled
Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.