Food Service Worker – Full-Time, Evening Shift
UHS
Summary
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Food Service Worker to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you'll help ensure patients receive nutritious, accurately prepared meals while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Job description
What You Will Do
- Prepare and assemble patient meals: Accurately portion, organize, and assemble meal trays, snacks, and nourishments according to established procedures.
- Support timely meal service: Deliver and collect patient trays, distribute snacks and supplies, and help ensure food service needs are met throughout the hospital.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation: Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, workstations, and storage areas in accordance with food safety and infection control standards.
- Monitor food service operations: Check equipment readiness, monitor dishwashing temperatures, and promptly report sanitation concerns or equipment issues.
- Assist with inventory and supplies: Receive and inspect deliveries, replenish serving supplies, and properly store food and materials.
- Promote a safe working environment: Follow established safety procedures when handling food, cleaning supplies, equipment, and refrigerated or frozen products.
- Collaborate with the Nutrition Services team: Communicate with coworkers and supervisors to maintain efficient operations and support consistent, high-quality service.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of six months of experience working in a hospital setting.
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Experience cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and food service areas.
- Sanitation Service Certificate.
- Ability to follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in hospital food service, dietary services, or institutional food preparation.
- Familiarity with patient meal tray assembly, food storage, and meal delivery procedures.
- Experience working in a fast-paced healthcare or food service environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum of six months of experience working in a hospital setting
- CPR/BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Experience cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment and food service areas
- Sanitation Service Certificate
- Ability to follow established food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with team members
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.