DIETARY AIDE

UHS • Petersburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Poplar Springs Hospital is seeking an energetic, driven, professional to join its Dietary team. The Cook performs a wide variety of tasks and operations to prepare and cook food for patients, employees, and others. The role also stocks and serves on the tray line; organizes and assists with dishwashing and cleaning operations; stocks storage areas and freezers; and assists with inventories. The employee follows standard practices and procedures and complies with hospital department, regulatory, and food-service industry requirements for quality and sanitation. The role correctly identifies customer groups and strives to exceed customer expectations. Other duties may be assigned.

Poplar Springs Hospital is a 183-bed acute care and residential facility serving adults and adolescents through acute programs, adolescent residential programs, and programs for active-duty military. The hospital is located in Petersburg, Virginia, on a 25-acre site.

Requirements

• High school education or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Good communication skills; must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic clerical skills and basic experience with office equipment such as a telephone, copy machine, and fax.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to problem-solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant.
• Willingness to interact with patients with varying levels of cognitive functioning.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license strongly preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for patients, employees, and others.
• Stock and serve on the tray line.
• Organize and assist with dishwashing and cleaning operations.
• Stock storage areas and freezers.
• Assist with inventories.
• Follow standard practices and procedures and comply with hospital, regulatory, and food-service industry requirements for quality and sanitation.
• Identify customer groups correctly and strive to exceed customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Discounted stock plan.
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
• Retention Bonus Program, if applicable.
• Loan Forgiveness Program, if applicable.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

What This Job Offers

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