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Responsibilities
DIETARY COOK - Full Time and PRN positions available
Our FT positions includeComprehensive Benefits ,Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, &Competitive Pay .
Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
Facility is open 24/7/365
Required to work 1 to 2 weekends per month
Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a residential treatment facility that serves adolescent males (ages 12-17) with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral problems. As part of theStaunton, Virginia community for more than 18 years, Liberty Point has provided treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through community outings, while also providing a safe environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Cook will prepare healthy and appealing food for residents, staff, and guests, while providing Service Excellence. Must be able to follow the menu plan.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner
Assumes responsibility for proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
Sets up food service line and workstations with the needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are served with the appropriate foods
Assists in prep for the following day's menu
Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins and all hot boxes clean. Ensures that all foods are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately
Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures
Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques and procedures
Prefer knowledge of equipment usage including (not an all-inclusive list): stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, electric mixer, dish washing machines, microwave, food charts
Qualifications
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
Must complete and pass a pre-hire drug screen&pre-hire background checks
Must be able to meet all training requirements
Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
Previous cooking experience required
Previous hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful
Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
EDUCATION:
High school education or equivalent is preferred
Must be able to read and write
BENEFITS for our FULL TIME employees :
Home/Work Life Balance
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
Free meals!
Company stock purchase discount
Employee Assistance Program
Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.
Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.
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