FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Job Description

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced food service worker with experience preparing and serving meals in large quantities? Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is looking for you! We are currently recruiting for  Food Service Workers to join our team.

Position Summary

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the preparation and service of all Palmetto Lowcountry meals and the general duties to support the kitchen and dining room.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Preparation and service of all campus meals and snacks
• Maintaining an organized and clean kitchen and dining area
• Other kitchen and dining duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience : At least one (1) year experience as a cook, or a combination of education and experience relevant to position preferred. Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleansing and the appropriate methods of cleansing a variety of surfaces.

Age-Specific Competencies : N / A

Licensure / Certification : BLS and CPI training provided upon hire.

Other : Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs. Must maintain self control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions. Must be able to work independently, in a restricted physical environment for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to perform several tasks concurrently. Must be able to maintain information as highly confidential.

About Our Organization

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of UHS, is located on the beautiful Ashley River near Charleston, SC, Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health lends a helping hand to people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. At Palmetto Behavioral Health we are looking for exceptional people who share our mission of providing superior quality healthcare services and our culture of Service Excellence : treat everyone as a guest, demonstrate professionalism and excellence, practice teamwork.

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.