Cook

Sentara Hospitals; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Cook for the Food Service Department in Norfolk, VA. The role includes full-time hours (40 per week) with rotating day and evening shifts from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., and requires at least basic food service experience with preference for hospital or restaurant cooks.

Compensation ranges from $20.32 to $29.73 per hour, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 may apply for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hospital cooking is strongly preferred.
• Less than a year of cook and food service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all hot foods for patient trayline, café, and functions including entrees, vegetables, starches, and bakery items.

Skills

Cook

Baker

Cafeteria Worker

Food Service Line Worker

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Cook for the Food Service Department

Hours/Shift

Full-time, 40 hours a week, rotating shifts, both day and evening shifts. (8-hour shifts vary from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares all hot foods for patient trayline, café, and functions including (but not limited to) entrees, vegetables, starches, and bakery items.

Licensure and Experience Requirements

PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. Licensure: Food Handlers (as required by local Health Department). Food Handlers required upon hire for all locations for SLC positions. Experience in lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.

The Food Handler Certification is only required in the following facilities: SNGH, SLH, SOH, SCH and SWRMC

(Up to $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification. Food Handlers (as required by local Health Department).

Experience

Restaurant or Hospital Cook Experience (Strongly Preferred)

Less than a year of Cook experience (Required)

Less than a year of Food Service experience (Required)

Keywords

Cook, Baker, Cafeteria Worker, Food Service Line Worker

Compensation

We provide market‑competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full‑time employment is $20.32 - $29.73 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work‑life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525‑bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high‑quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Work Environment Policy

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.