cook - Ocala - Thevineshospital

Description

Responsibilities

Who We Are

The Vines Hospital (affiliated with Universal Health Services), located in Ocala, FL is a premier behavioral health facility offering individualized mental health and addiction treatment to adults and adolescents in a secure and private setting. Our services include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. We offer acute psychiatric, detox, and PTSD treatment. We are located in picturesque Marion County, FL. The county is known as the Horse Capital of the World. Enjoy the outdoors at one of the county's serene parks, which includes wonderful hiking trails, river rafting, and tubing. Watch the county's wildlife and view the scenery by taking a horseback ride through one of the area's riding trails. Considered the heart of Florida, the beautiful region is centrally located within hours of many activities. Just a drive away from some of the state's amusement parks or beautiful Florida beaches. The county is less than two hours away from some of the state's large metropolitan areas. From young professionals to a growing family, the area has plenty of activities for every individual.

Visit our website for more information on our hospital and services: www.TheVinesHospital.com

Cook – full time

The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving healthy, flavorful meals to patients and staff under the supervision of the Dietary Director. The role includes ensuring all meals meet hospital standards, assisting with various dietary tasks, and supporting food preparation and service operations.

Benefit Highlights

• 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

Qualifications

Requirements

• Education: High school graduation preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years' experience cooking in a large institutional or healthcare/hospital kitchen setting. Psychiatric health care facility experience preferred.
• Certification Requirements: Food Handlers Permit / ServSafe certificate required.
• Additional Competencies:
  • Knife Skills: Proficiency in chopping, slicing, dicing, and mincing ingredients efficiently and safely.
  • Cooking Techniques: Mastery of various methods such as sautéing, boiling, grilling, roasting, and braising.
  • Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage kitchen operations effectively under pressure.
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to follow specific dietary requirements and recipes accurately.
  • Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Adaptability: Flexible to cater to changing menus and dietary needs of patients.
  • Customer Service: Providing exceptional service to patients, staff, and guests.
  • Safety Practices: Observing and promoting safety in the workplace, including adherence to sanitary procedures for handling, cooking, and serving food.
  • Inventory Management: Assisting with counting food inventory monthly and maintaining kitchen equipment.

About Universal Health Services (UHS)

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 $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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

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.

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