Cook Hospital

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a hospital dietary cook to support meal services for patients and guests. Under the supervision of the Food & Nutrition Department leadership, you will prepare hot and cold menu items, ensure portion control, and deliver meals with high quality and safety standards.

You will follow production plans, recipes, and allergy guidelines, maintain sanitation, and work with the team to provide a memorable dining experience while upholding

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year food preparation experience in high-volume setting preferred.
• 1 year culinary experience preferred.
• Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved within 180 Days (Required)
• Food Handlers Card - VA State - ANSI-approved within 30 Days (Required) or Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State (Required)

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patients and non-patient services following recipes and instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control requirements.
• Ensure proper temperatures, storage, and quality at all steps.
• Support team to provide timely and accurate meal service.
• Follow therapeutic menus and allergy guidelines as ordered.
• Prepare special request items as needed.
• Assist on tray line and cafeteria line with proper plating.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Sanitation

Portion control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$17.50 - $22.75/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewWorks under the supervision of the Food & Nutrition Department leadership. Performs duties related to meal services to include, preparation of hot and cold menu items, proper portion control and delivery of menu items. Is knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and quality standards, ensuring patients/residents, guests and customers are provided a memorable food and dining experience, above and beyond their expectation. Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for team as well as our customers.What you will doPrepare food items for both patient (or residents as applicable) and non-patient food services, following all production plans, recipes and cooking instructions to provide consistent, high quality menu items and meet guidelines established by management.Maintain a working knowledge of food safety, infection control and sanitation regulatory compliance requirements and Department policies & procedures, following all necessary guidelines to prevent cross-contamination or foodborne illness. Consistently comply with food temperature, quality, sanitation & storage at all key steps in the process (i.e. cooking, chilling, holding & storing).Demonstrate accountability for ensuring availability of information necessary to ensure positive patient/customer outcomes providing them with service above and beyond expectations to ensure a memorable food and dining experience. Demonstrate positive interaction and support to all team members, to provide seamless, timely, and accurate meal service to the patient/resident/customer.Demonstrate a basic knowledge to follow therapeutic menus and allergy guidelines, to ensure patients/ residents receive consistent quality nutritional care within their therapeutic guidelines and as ordered by the physician as well as provide for the safety of food served to all customers.Prepare all special request food items, as necessary. Demonstrate the competence to complete prep work including, but not limited to slicing deli meat, chopping vegetables, preparing salads and sandwiches, short order grill cook, specialty pizza prep etc. Serve on the patient tray line and cafeteria serving line using proper portion control and plating techniques.Demonstrate a knowledge of weights and volume measurements. Demonstrate the proper use of all kitchen equipment and possesses the skill set to select the appropriate piece of equipment to complete the assigned food preparation. Demonstrate the competency to properly clean and sanitize equipment and work area.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Food preparation experience preferably in a high volume restaurant, hotel or healthcare kitchen (Preferred)1 year Culinary Experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsAllergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days(Required)Food Handlers Card (FH) - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program within 30 Days(Required) orFood Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State (Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.