Position Summary:
The Cook is responsible for the preparation of evening meals for patients, and facility staff in accordance with approved menus cycles and production sheets, providing assistance to the morning cook for lunch service preparation; assists the Dietary Manager with preparing for special functions and other special events that may occur. Diet Aide responsibilities are included 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. We have behavioral health facilities and services located in Kirkland, Everett and Monroe, Washington. Mental and behavioral health challenges are a growing concern within our communities. Whether it is ourselves or a loved one, we will all likely be affected by behavioral health and mental disorders or illness. This drives our passion for providing evidenced-based outpatient and inpatient psychiatric treatment programs with successful outcomes.
For more information, please visit us at https://www.fairfaxhospital.com/
Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have at least two (2) years experience in quantity cooking, 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 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 accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
• Responsible for daily documentation on the food production record including temperature checks on meals and equipment.
• 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.
• 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

Universal Health Services (UHS)
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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.
Notice
At UHS and all its subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Additionally, recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting our Compliance Hotline at: https://uhs.alertline.comor 1-800-852- 3449.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.80 - $27.98 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Kirkland, WA 98034: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person