Food Service Worker

Responsibilities

Make a Meaningful Difference through Quality Food Service and Compassionate Care.

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.

Your contributions will support the daily comfort, well-being, and recovery of individuals receiving behavioral healthcare.

What You Will Do 

As a Food Service Worker, in addition to supporting daily food service operations while helping maintain a safe, sanitary, and efficient dining experience for our patients, you will:

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

What Will Help You Succeed

Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to food safety, effective teamwork, and a service-focused attitude. You’ll take pride in preparing accurate patient meals, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and communicating proactively with colleagues to ensure patients receive dependable, timely, and respectful service.

About The Psychiatric Institute of Washington

For nearly 50 years, The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) has provided behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, and adults throughout the Washington, D.C. community. Our 130-bed facility offers inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs designed to help patients find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier future. 

At PIW, our team brings together professionals from across clinical, administrative, operational, and support disciplines who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. 

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Why Choose PIW?

At PIW, every team member plays an important role in creating a supportive environment for individuals receiving behavioral healthcare. Joining our Nutrition Services team means becoming part of a collaborative organization where your dedication to quality, safety, and service contributes to the overall patient experience.

We value teamwork, professional growth, and the meaningful impact our employees make every day.

Benefits & Rewards

We believe a rewarding career should support your life both inside and outside of work. As a full-time Food Service Worker, you may be eligible for a variety of benefits that support your health, well-being, and professional growth, including:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment  

• Generous Paid Time Off  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• Additional insurance coverage (such as life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance)  

• Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan  

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program  

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!  

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Eligibility for benefits and programs may vary based on employment status, scheduled hours, position, location, and applicable plan requirements. Benefit information provided in this posting is a summary and is subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re passionate about providing dependable food service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and supporting a compassionate healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply. Join the Psychiatric Institute of Washington to help make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve—one meal at a time.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with PIW!

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. 

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