Healthcare Cook: Patient Meals & Quality Dining

Riverside Health; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia, is hiring a cook to prepare meals for patients and guests. You will follow production plans, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality items while maintaining proper sanitation and temperature controls.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or GED), with 1 year of food prep experience and relevant VA certifications or the willingness to obtain them. This role emphasizes patient care and safe, efficient meal service.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• Experience 1 year Food preparation experience, preferably in a high-volume setting.
• Licenses and Certifications Allergen Awareness Certification VA, Food Handlers Card VA or Food Protection Manager Certification VA (Required/Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for patient and non-patient food services, following plans and recipes.
• Maintains food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance to prevent contamination.
• Ensures correct temperatures, quality, and storage throughout the process.
• Provides timely and accurate meal service to patients, residents and customers.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety awareness

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Allergen Awareness Certification

Food Handlers Card

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia, is hiring a cook to prepare meals for patients and guests. You will follow production plans, ensure food safety, and deliver high-quality items while maintaining proper sanitation and temperature controls.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or GED), with 1 year of food prep experience and relevant VA certifications or the willingness to obtain them. This role emphasizes patient care and safe, efficient meal service.