Responsibilities Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902. Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U. S.
News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.
The Lead Cook prepares food, and dessert items and directly oversees all food production for service to patients, staff and visitors. The Lead Cook provides supervision and coordination of dietary staff to maintain high standards of quality food production, safety, sanitation and service in accordance with established policies and procedures and in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Summit Oaks Hospital.
Responsible for the department operations during the Directors absence.
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), Summit Oaks Hospital's parent company, is one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 81,00 0employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from our responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion. UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means. 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1
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High School Graduate/GED - Preferred
3-5 years of relevant experience Serv Safe Certification - Required Specialized Skills and Knowledge: Responsible for timely preparation of meals and oversight of all food production for scheduled meal periods. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Plans, directs, and coordinates the Dietary Department to provide Food Service for all residents and staff.
Performs purchasing, receiving, storage, food production according to departmental standards. Coordinates menu planning for special functions and parties. Complete set up and carry through of special functions.
Supervises cooks and food service workers. Trains and directs employees using in-service training, on the job training and provide opportunity for employee’s advancement continuing education programs. Assists with evaluation to ensure competency.
Ensures all special diets are prepared and served correctly. Demonstrates excellent customer service as evidenced by supportive and helpful behavior. Shows courtesy, compassion, sensitivity and respect in interactions with patients, visitors and other staff.
Assists the Director to ensure compliance with attendance and scheduling policy is met by other staff in the department.