Cook/Prep/Kitchen Utility

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. in Virginia Beach is seeking a full-time Cook/Prep/Kitchen Utility to support patient meals, staff meals and special functions. The role requires weekend and holiday availability, food preparation, serving, cleaning, stocking, and sanitation in a hospital setting.

The position emphasizes efficient resource use, adherence to safety standards, and high quality service for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Vocational or formal culinary education, ServSafe Certification, and experience with cooking and meal prep in a facility setting.
• Knowledge of food service, food safety and sanitation is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and staff meals and salad/dessert trays; serve food to patients, staff and guests.
• Perform cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal as assigned.
• Support high standards of quality, service excellence, safety and sanitation through efficient use of resources in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary education (preferred)

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

A full‑time Cook/Prep/Kitchen Utility staff position is available. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. The Cook/Prep/Kitchen Utility will prepare food for meals and special functions as needed. Responsibilities include preparing patient/staff trays and salad/dessert bars; serving food to patients, staff and guests; performing cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal as assigned; and assisting in maintaining high standards of quality, service excellence, safety and sanitation through efficient use of resources in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Qualifications

Required: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Vocational or formal culinary education, ServSafe Certification, and experience with cooking and meal prep in a facility setting. Knowledge of food service, food safety and sanitation is required.

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 support 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.