Dietary Cook - The Arbors

Virginia Health Services; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Dietary Cook, where you will assist in meal preparation and ensure a high standard of sanitation. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, while making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Holiday pay at DOUBLE time for 11 holidays

Paid time off and sick time

Early wage access

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience in cooking preferred.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing resident and employee meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Comply with all established policies and procedures.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Job description

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Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Benefits

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
• Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
• Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
• Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
• Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
  
  

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.

The Dietary Cook assists the cook in preparing resident and employee meals under the supervision of the Dining Services Manager/designee.

Essent Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Is proficient in the use of the menu tray card system.
• Ensures when preparing resident meals they are prepared according to the spreadsheet, or recipe so that the dietary needs of each resident are met.
• Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, carts, and ovens in accordance with infection control standards.
• Ensures proper storage and handling for all food to include knowledge of proper time, holding temperatures and temperature documentation (HACCP)
• Ensures adequate quantities of food on hand, monitors inventory.
• Effectively operates all kitchen appliances.
• Follows facility cleaning schedule as assigned.
• Maintains proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and area.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Part Time - Full Time
• Sun-Saturday working days
• 7am-7pm working hours
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Prior food service experience in cooking is preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
  
  

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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