COOK

Universal Health Services; Virginia, Virginia Beach (MN, VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center is seeking a full-time Cook/Kitchen Staff to prepare and serve meals for patients and staff. The role includes food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have a high school diploma and knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service, safety, and sanitation required.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Experience in cooking and meal prep within a facility setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for meals and special functions.
• Serve food to patients, staff, and guests.
• Perform cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal tasks.

Skills

Food Service

Safety

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Culinary Education

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 providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has a strong record of achievement, 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 people and operates a wide 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 as needed, including patient and staff trays, salads, and desserts. Responsibilities also include serving food to patients, staff, and guests, as well as performing cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal tasks.

Qualifications

The position requires: a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational or formal culinary education is preferred. Knowledge of food service, safety, and sanitation is required. ServSafe Certification is preferred. Experience in cooking and meal prep within a facility setting is also preferred.

UHS is committed to equal employment opportunity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.