Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
competitive compensation
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Student loan refinancing program
Job Description
Laurel Heights Hospital is a specialized 112-bed facility located in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to providing compassionate mental health treatment for youth. The hospital specializes in psychiatric care for children and adolescents presenting with a wide range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders, and autism. Laurel Heights Hospital operates with a clinically skilled multidisciplinary team committed to partnering with youth and their families to achieve goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The hospital emphasizes fostering self-responsibility, personal growth, and positive outcomes for the young patients it serves. Laurel Heights Hospital is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), which is one of the largest and most respected healthcare providers in the United States. UHS is a Fortune 500 company with diverse operations including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient services, and more, spread across multiple states and international locations.
The position available is for full-time cooks working the 2nd shift from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The cook role is critical in supporting the hospital’s operations by preparing nutritious meals in compliance with recipes and maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards. A successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment while managing multiple tasks concurrently. The role also requires maintaining composure during volatile or hostile interactions, ensuring food preparation timelines are met, and utilizing kitchen equipment properly. Flexibility in work hours is essential to meet patient needs and operational requirements. This role offers an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The hospital also encourages career development within UHS’s extensive network. Additionally, the role demands confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Candidates with prior experience in similar settings and knowledge of essential hygiene practices will be well-suited for this position. Licensure or certification like CPR, patient aggression management, and age-specific training are preferred within 90 days of employment, enhancing safety and compliance in the healthcare setting.
The position available is for full-time cooks working the 2nd shift from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The cook role is critical in supporting the hospital’s operations by preparing nutritious meals in compliance with recipes and maintaining the highest hygiene and safety standards. A successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment while managing multiple tasks concurrently. The role also requires maintaining composure during volatile or hostile interactions, ensuring food preparation timelines are met, and utilizing kitchen equipment properly. Flexibility in work hours is essential to meet patient needs and operational requirements. This role offers an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. The hospital also encourages career development within UHS’s extensive network. Additionally, the role demands confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Candidates with prior experience in similar settings and knowledge of essential hygiene practices will be well-suited for this position. Licensure or certification like CPR, patient aggression management, and age-specific training are preferred within 90 days of employment, enhancing safety and compliance in the healthcare setting.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- four years of cooking experience in a similar environment
- ability to maintain composure in hostile customer interactions
- proficiency in reading and adjusting recipes
- skill in using kitchen equipment
- knowledge of food hygiene and cleaning processes
- ability to work independently for extended periods in a restricted space
- capability to multitask
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- successful completion of CPR certification, age-specific training, and patient aggression management training within 90 days of employment preferred
Job Qualifications
- Four years working experience as a cook in a similar setting
- ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
- ability to adjust recipes to achieve desired results
- ability to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products
- ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments
- proficiency using kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers
- knowledge of essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation
- knowledge of cleansing products and appropriate methods of cleansing surfaces
- ability to work independently in a restricted physical environment for extended periods
- ability to perform several tasks concurrently
- skills in maintaining information as highly confidential
Job Duties
- Maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
- concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic
- consistently meet deadlines
- finish all food preparation at specified serving times
- read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products
- read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments
- use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers
- work independently in a restricted physical environment for extended periods
- perform several tasks concurrently
- maintain information as highly confidential
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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