Dietary Cook

About the role

As the only free-standing psychiatric hospital in the Central Kentucky area, we are here to help. Please join our team as we expand our services to meet the needs of our community. The Ridge Behavioral Health System is a 110-bed hospital located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY. The Ridge provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. The Ridge offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Individual Counseling, as well as Medication Management for all ages. We have provided behavioral health services to over 92 Kentucky counties for more than 39 years.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving foods to patients and personnel.
• Follow and abide by all policies and procedures, menus, recipes, and guidelines to provide accurate quality and quantities of food.
• Follow all infection control/sanitation/safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent recommended.
• Certifications / Licensure: Must obtain a food handler’s permit.
• Experience: One to two years of experience in quantity food preparation.
• Some formal training or on the job training in food preparation, cooking, and estimating food supplies.

Skills

• Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods.
• Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures.
• Must be able to space and time the cooking of items so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Challenging and rewarding work environment with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Close to Hamburg & I-75
• Free parking on premises
• Free meal with each shift

Schedule

Per Diem/PRN, Every Other Weekend