What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook - Behavioral Health Setting position at UHS?
Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.
Under direct supervision, this position consists of preparing food for patients, hospital and medical staff, and maintaining the Food Services Department in a sanitary manner. Other duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepares food for patients, cafeteria and medical staff.
- Maintains safe and sanitary conditions of work area.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Collaborates with hospital personnel and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Promotes a positive working environment and guest relations.
- Promotes safety by attending mandatory in services and complies with all safety measures initiated by the facility.
Total Rewards for our Cooks include :
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- On-site cafeteria
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- Pet insurance
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com
SCHEDULE: Full-Time; Sunday - Tuesday (5:30a - 2p) and Wednesday - Thursday (10:30a - 7:00p)
- If you need assistance or would like to reach someone in the Human Resources department at Highlands please email:
HIGHLANDSBHSHumanResourceContact@uhsinc.com.
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
For full consideration, please apply directly to our website: Highlands Behavioral Health System (uhsinc.com)
Qualifications
- A High School education or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience as a cook or cook’s helper required; experience in an institutional food service facility is preferred.
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