Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients from ages 5-65 , employees, and visitors. Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared. Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and/or dietician to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dieticians regarding modified diet preparation and use of left-overs.CORE COMPETENCIES:

.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares or directs the preparation of all food served in the facility.
• Assures adherence to menus, including those for special diets ordered.
• Provides input into development/revision of master menus and modified diet menus.
• Assures optimal quality, temperature, and appearance of meals.
• Acts in compliance with federal and state sanitary regulations as well as facility infection control guidelines and dietary policies and procedures.
• Maintains a clean and hazard-free work area.
• Assists with the purchase, storage, and inventory of the food supply 
• Attends inservice training sessions as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of current nutritional practice.
• Participates in department/facility meetings as required.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefit Highlights:

Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees. 

• UHS employee discounted stock option plan
• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits 
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!

Who we are:

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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must hold or obtain D.C. sanitation certification and maintain as a condition of continued employment
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic
• Candidates must meet the company’s hiring criteria to include a pre-employment verifications, background investigation and drug test.

COVID RequirementsPIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.

E-VERIFY Statement

PIW participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

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.

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