COOK

Vbpcweb; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a full-time Cook/Kitchen Staff to join their team. This role involves preparing meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, experience in food service, and knowledge of safety protocols. UHS promotes an inclusive workplace, welcoming diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred vocational or formal culinary training.
• Knowledge of food service, safety, and sanitation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for meals and special functions, including patient and staff trays.
• Responsibilities include serving food, cleaning, stocking, and sanitation.
• Ensure proper trash removal and kitchen organization.

Skills

Knowledge of food service

Safety and sanitation

Cooking and meal prep

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or formal culinary training

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center (VBPC) is a 100-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital located near the beautiful resort area of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a short 10-minute drive to the oceanfront. VBPC offers acute psychiatric and substance abuse services for adults 18 years and older. The hospital is accessible 24 hours a day for admissions, and includes mental health assessments and an excellent referral network. Treatment programs and specialty services at VBPC include substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and partial hospitalization.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. UHS has built a strong reputation with annual revenues of $15.8 billion in 2024 and has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune, and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS employs approximately 99,000 staff members and operates a range of healthcare facilities across the U.S., including hospitals, behavioral health centers, outpatient facilities, and more.

Position Overview

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center currently has a Full-time Cook/Kitchen Staff position available. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. The Cook/Kitchen Staff will prepare food for meals and special functions, including patient and staff trays, salads, and desserts. Responsibilities also include serving food, cleaning, stocking, sanitation, and trash removal.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred vocational or formal culinary training
• Knowledge of food service, safety, and sanitation
• ServSafe Certification is a plus
• Experience in cooking and meal prep in a facility setting is preferred

Additional Information

UHS is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating a respectful workplace environment. We do not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for this position. All employment is with our subsidiaries, not directly with UHS.