Cook (Dietary)

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals!

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 匹

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare in Staunton, Virginia seeks a Dietary Cook for both Full Time and PRN roles. The cook will prepare healthy meals for residents, staff, and guests, following the menu plan, and maintain high service standards in a 24/7 facility.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, portion control, line setup, and assisting with next-day prep. Prior hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful; must be 21+. Benefits and competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Must be able to meet all training requirements.
• Must possess physical stamina to stand most of shift and lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.
• Prior hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to the menu plan.
• Ensure proper portioning and safe, sanitary food handling.
• Set up service line with condiments and garnishes.
• Assist in prep for the next day’s menu.
• Maintain clean stock rooms, coolers, freezers, and storage areas.
• Keep kitchen clean and in compliance with health codes.
• Minimize food waste using proper storage and recycling techniques.
• Operate equipment safely (stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, mixer, dishwasher, microwave).

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Stoves

Ovens

Steamer

Fryer

Grill

Dishwashing machines

Job description

Responsibilities

DIETARY COOK - Full Time and PRN positions available Our FT positions include

• Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
• Facility is open 24/7/365
• Required to work 1 to 2 weekends per month

DIETARY COOK - Full Time and PRN positions available Our FT positions include Comprehensive Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off, Shift Differential, & Competitive Pay.

• Rotating schedule during the hours of 5:30am - 6:30pm
• Facility is open 24/7/365
• Required to work 1 to 2 weekends per month

Liberty Point Behavioral Healthcare is a residential treatment facility that serves adolescent males (ages 12-17) with intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral problems. As part of the Staunton, Virginia community for more than 18 years, Liberty Point has provided treatment, education, rehabilitation, recreation, and cultural exposure through community outings, while also providing a safe environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Cook will prepare healthy and appealing food for residents, staff, and guests, while providing Service Excellence. Must be able to follow the menu plan.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Include But Are Not Limited To

• Prepares meals in accordance with the menu and ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods in a safe and sanitary manner
• Assumes responsibility for proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost
• Sets up food service line and workstations with the needed condiments and ensures all required condiments and garnishes are served with the appropriate foods
• Assists in prep for the following day’s menu
• Keeps stock room, coolers, freezers, walk-ins and all hot boxes clean. Ensures that all foods are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation according to state and local health department code requirements and departmental procedures
• Keeps food waste to a minimum by utilizing food storage and food recycling techniques and procedures
• Prefer knowledge of equipment usage including (not an all-inclusive list): stoves, ovens, steamer, fryer, grill, electric mixer, dish washing machines, microwave, food charts

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire
• Must be able to meet all training requirements
• Must possess physical stamina to stand the majority of shift and to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Physical demands require dexterity, good vision, ability to walk, stoop, bend and be able to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally
• Previous cooking experience required
• Previous hospital/school cafeteria experience is helpful
• Must reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives

Education

• High school education or equivalent is preferred
• Must be able to read and write

BENEFITS for our FULL TIME employees: https://benefits.uhsguest.com/

• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Free meals!
• Company stock purchase discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

Liberty Point is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

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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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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