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Join Our Team at Turning Point Care Center

Turning Point Care Center, LLC has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse for more than 40 years. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Do you love cooking and making a difference in people's lives? At Turning Point Care Center, every meal is more than food—it's comfort, care, and a chance to brighten someone's day. We're looking for a dependable, energetic, and compassionate Dietary Cook to join our team and help create nutritious, delicious meals for our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and patient needs
• Weekly calendar will guide which meals are cooked
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and special dietary requirements
• Ensure high standards of food safety, sanitation, and hygiene during meal preparation and storage
• Collaborate with dietitians and the care team to create tailored meal plans that meet the nutritional needs of patients
• Monitor food inventory levels and assist in ordering supplies as needed to maintain kitchen operations
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, following strict hygiene protocols
• Participate in special events and themed meals to enhance the dining experience for patients and staff

Benefit & Rewards Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Additional voluntary benefits and discounts (even pet insurance!!)

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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; culinary degree or certification preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) encouraged to apply!
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays
• Proven experience as a Cook or in a similar role in a healthcare, institution, or restaurant setting
• Knowledge of food safety standards and guidelines in a kitchen environment
• Knowledge of inventory management processes
• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with dietary restrictions and preferences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse team
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to accommodate various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and handling of materials
• Current Georgia Driver's License with: no more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years, not having multiple violations for driving without insurance, no more than 2 at fault accidents on record in the past 3 years, no convictions for DUI or DWI within the past 7 years, no convictions for serious infractions such as reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or fleeing a police officer, no convictions for vehicular homicide manslaughter

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.