COOK - Part-Time

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation and serving of meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Maintain food safety standards during food handling and preparation.
• Cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas are maintained.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to plan menus meeting nutritional needs of residents.
• Support inventory management and food ordering in the dietary department.
• Provide excellent service during meal times, ensuring a positive dining experience for residents.
• Assist with meal preparation tasks as needed.
• Follow all health regulations and company policies regarding food service.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A valid driver's license or valid state ID is required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and guidelines is necessary.
• Strong time management skills are essential for handling multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment is required.
• Excellent communication skills are needed for interactions with staff and residents.
• Successful completion of two-week orientation classes is mandatory.
• A background check, fingerprinting, and employment verification are required.

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Competitive compensation and 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.
• Pet insurance.
• Free meals.

About the Role

Oak Plains Academy (UHS Company) is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to children and adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located in Ashland City on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories.

Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/

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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