Cook/Dietary Aide

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Challenging work environment

Student Loan Consolidated Payment Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(K) with company match

Discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility specializing in child care is seeking a dedicated full-time Cook. The role involves preparing meals for patients, maintaining kitchen standards, and collaborating on dietary needs. Our unique campus fosters a compassionate environment for both staff and patients. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, PTO, and a supportive work culture. If you are ready to make a positive impact, join our team today!

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in food preparation or dietary assistance is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Integrated team approach with nutrition, medical, and behavioral health staff

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for patients, ensuring dietary restrictions are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to create nutritious meal plans.
• Collaborate with dietitians, nurses, and support staff to ensure patient nutrition.
• Support on-site schooling and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Teamwork

Time management

Compassion

Job description

Responsibilities

FULL-TIME Cook / Kitchen Prep / Dietary Opportunity on a beautiful, unique campus! - with NO LATE NIGHTS!

At Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, we’re always learning, growing, and focused on our effort to provide the highest quality and compassionate care to our patients. If you are interested in a career dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve, then Cumberland is the place for you! Come join our team! Located in beautiful New Kent, VA, our extraordinary people are in the right place making a positive difference in the lives of children every day.

WE ARE UNIQUE - COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE!

• We provide comprehensive medical, behavioral and educational services to patients ages 2 to 22.
• We have med-surge hospital licensure plus a residential medical campus to serve our unique patients’ needs and requirements.
• Our integrated behavioral health treatment approach, which includes the entire mind and body, focuses on the holistic whole person, including therapy animals that provide daily interaction with our patients (rabbits, dogs, and goats).
• Our medical team is NOT contracted; they are staff members. We have a triple-boarded Medical Director in pediatrics, psychiatry and child psychiatry, a Pediatric Doctor, and two Nurse Practitioners.
• Our cohesive multidisciplinary teams—including medical staff, nurses, dietitians, case managers, therapists, and behavioral health counselors—use creative treatment approaches to guide our patients to live more independently and productively. We even have a year-round accredited school system for our patients.
• We are committed to fortifying our culture of safety and patient-focused advancement through continuous improvement and accountability.
• Our peaceful, therapeutic setting on 100 acres, yet an easy commute from Richmond and Williamsburg.
• Cumberland Hospital relies on evidence-based treatment, judicious medication management, and innovative care—delivered with compassion, integrity and respect.

Qualifications

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents is a unique acute care, inpatient specialty hospital with 110 licensed beds, including Med Surg. and a Residential Treatment Center; staffed by the finest physicians and treatment teams. We treat patients, ages 2-22 who have chronic illnesses, brain injuries, and neurobehavioral disorders with co-behavioral issues.

Cumberland Hospital offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Student Loan Consolidated Payment Program
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

If you would like to learn more about the Cook / Dietary position before applying, please contact Remone Robinson, HR Director at 804-966-1645.