Responsibilities Position Summary: The Cook is responsible for the preparation of evening meals for patients and facility staff in accordance with approved menu cycles and production sheets, providing assistance to the morning cook for lunch service preparation. The Cook also assists the Dietary Manager with preparing for special functions and events, and includes Diet Aide responsibilities as needed for the overall operation of the kitchen. Fairfax Behavioral Health (a UHS facility): Fairfax Behavioral Health, founded in 1930, is a private, free-standing mental health hospital that specializes in psychiatric and detox treatment. We strive to meet and respond to the needs of our community by offering a continuum of care and evidenced-based programs at multiple locations within our region. For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/ Qualifications Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least two (2) years experience in quantity cooking, with a basic knowledge of modified diets. Training in food service sanitation and possession of food service sanitation certification is required. Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils. Some prior kitchen supervisory experience is helpful. The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for the preparation of meals for patients and facility staff in accordance with approved menu cycles and production sheets. In addition, the Cook will: Serve meals to all cafeteria customers, clean work area as necessary or assigned, and accept and reconcile deliveries and put away stock. Be responsible for daily documentation on the food production record including temperature checks on meals and equipment. Be capable of ordering, receiving, and properly storing any foods required to maintain the department and able to understand and communicate applicable standards and regulations (e.g., DOH, JCAHO, CMS). Use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers. Have knowledge of essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation and knowledge of cleansing products and the appropriate methods of cleansing a variety of surfaces. Benefit Highlights: Challenging and rewarding work environment. Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries. Competitive compensation. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. Generous paid time off. Free basic life insurance. Tuition reimbursement. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. 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 as such, openly support and fully commit to 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. J-18808-Ljbffr