Cook

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health is seeking a Cook to join the Food and Nutrition Services team. You will cook and present meals for patients, employees and customers, and help maintain high food safety standards.

The role requires teamwork, following HACCP procedures, and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment, with opportunities to participate in catering and special events.

Qualifications

• Teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare/restaurant setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years of cook experience in healthcare or restaurant facility required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and present meals for patients, employees and customers.
• Follow proper food handling procedures and HACCP controls; maintain production records.
• Participate in catering and special events as required.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Title

Cook

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Working as part of a team in the Food and Nutrition Services Department, the Cook will perform tasks such as cooking and presenting meals for patients, employees and customers of Virginia Hospital Center. Incumbent will follow proper food handling procedures, maintain production records and HACCP controls, and participate in catering and special events as required. The ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast-paced environment following departmental guidelines is required.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a cook in a healthcare or restaurant facility is required.

One year of basic mathematics is required.

Certification/Licensure:

None.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.