Cook/Prep/Kitchen Utility

UHS • Virginia Beach, VA

121d • Onsite

About The Position

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 ocean front. 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 currently has a Full-time Cook/ Prep/Kitchen Utility staff position available. Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays. The full-time Cook/ Prep/Kitchen Utility will prepare food for meals and special functions as needed. Prepares patient/staff trays and salad/dessert bars; serves food to patients, staff and guests. Performs cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal as assigned. Assist in maintaining high standards of quality, service excellence, safety and sanitation through efficient use of resources in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of food service, food safety and sanitation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or other formal culinary education is preferred.
• ServSafe Certification is preferred.
• Experience with cooking and meal prep in a facility setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for meals and special functions as needed.
• Prepares patient/staff trays and salad/dessert bars.
• Serves food to patients, staff and guests.
• Performs cleaning, stocking, maintenance, sanitation, and trash removal as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining high standards of quality, service excellence, safety and sanitation through efficient use of resources in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED