Cook; Healthcare
Job in
Norfolk, Virginia, 23500, USA
Listing for:
Universal Health Services
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
-
Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Catering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Cook (Healthcare)
Overview
One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has an annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago:
Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees, and through its subsidiaries, operates more than 400 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, and the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Dietary Associate (Cook). Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health is a leading community partner providing acute, residential, and Partial Hospitalization treatment for children and teens exhibiting behavioral and/or mental health concerns.
Reporting to the Dietary and Food Services Manager, the Dietary Associate is responsible for preparing healthy and appealing food items, as required for residents, staff, and guests.
Prepares food items, as posted on weekly menu, for special functions, or as required to accommodate residents, staff, and guests.Observes all Health Department and facility policies and procedures regarding safe food cooking, handling, storing, identification of foods, and serving standards, in strict accordance with the regulation.Ensures department sanitation and health standards set forth by regulations, are exceeded; maintains compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point; follows principles of sanitation in handling food and equipment.Prepares and replenishes food on the serving line; stocks all utensils, disposables, and condiments after each meal; ensures all meals are prepared and served according to recipe and ensures each is healthy and appealing.Plans production to ensure a minimum of “overages and shortages”, and makes efficient use of leftovers; orders and places orders using specified par levels; inventories items accurately; notify designee of shortages or substitutions.Fosters effective communication in the milieu consistent with therapeutic goals; fosters effective communication with staff members, and champions dialogue in addressing concerns.Serves as a role model for patients/residents to observe and learn socially effective values, attitudes and behaviors and demonstrates Service Excellence.Interprets facility and departmental policies and works cohesively with department in the attainment of organizational objectives.Schedule
Must be flexible, with availability between the hours of 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Must have weekend availability.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Demonstrated knowledge of basic food service in a hospital or restaurant setting (ingredients, measurement, food preparation, and food serving standards).Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow instructions.Demonstrated ability to disassemble, assemble, and operate and clean food service equipment.Must possess valid Food Handlers Card or Safeserve Certification prior to start date.High school education or equivalent preferred; or combination of knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Skill in the use of computer systems and software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) preferred.Must be able to handle multiple competing tasks, with minimum supervision, and take initiative on matters of revolving urgency.Must be responsible in arriving to work on time daily.Must provide Service Excellence in both…
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