Cook - FT Temporary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services with a strong record of achievement and performance. Since its inception, UHS has grown steadily to become a Fortune 500 corporation, boasting an annual revenue of approximately $11.6 billion as of 2020. Recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune in 2021, and ranked #281 on the Fortune 500 list in 2020, UHS operates through its subsidiaries with a network that includes 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient centers and ambulatory care points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and related services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, UHS employs approximately 89,000 people across 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, UHS values mutual respect and equal opportunities for all employees and candidates, ensuring nondiscriminatory practices throughout recruitment and career development.

Within this extensive network, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health Hospital represents a groundbreaking collaborative effort between Universal Health Services and Providence Health Services. As the first free-standing mental health hospital in Spokane, Washington, this hospital is dedicated to meeting the specialized behavioral health needs of its local community through compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. This facility emphasizes supporting patient recovery in a safe and therapeutic environment that adheres to strict behavioral health safety protocols.

This opening is for a skilled, mission-driven Cook who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of meals served within this behavioral health setting. This position offers a temporary full-time opportunity with shifts ranging from 32 to 40 hours weekly, including weekend coverage. Starting pay is competitive, ranging from $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of culinary expertise in supporting patient well-being.

The Cook’s principal responsibility involves preparing fresh, appealing, and nutritious meals that not only meet patients’ therapeutic dietary requirements but also contribute to their overall healing and comfort. The role requires close collaboration with dietitians and other dietary department staff to ensure consistent delivery of patient-centered food service that aligns with behavioral health standards. In addition to meal preparation, the Cook will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and regulatory-compliant kitchen environment, supporting inventory management, and assisting with food preparation duties across the dietary team.

This position demands a high degree of culinary skill, professionalism, and dedication to enhancing the patient experience through food service. The cook will uphold high standards for food quality and presentation while adhering diligently to therapeutic diet orders, texture modifications, and behavioral health safety protocols. This is a dynamic role essential in supporting the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional behavioral health care through every aspect of its service, including nutrition and dining.