Healthcare Cook – Patient Meals & Safety

Riverside Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Hampton, VA is seeking a dedicated food service worker for the Food & Nutrition Department. You will prepare patient and non-patient meals, follow recipes, ensure proper portioning, and work to deliver high-quality items that meet safety standards.

Maintain food safety, sanitation, and allergy awareness, and assist with special requests to provide a memorable dining experience for patients, residents, guests, and customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year food preparation experience in healthcare, restaurant, or high-volume kitchen preferred.
• 1 year culinary experience preferred.
• Allergen Awareness Certification (VA) required within 180 days.
• Food Handlers Card (VA) required within 30 days or Food Protection Manager Certification (VA) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patient and non-patient food services, following production plans, recipes, and cooking instructions.
• Maintain knowledge of food safety, infection control and sanitation requirements and comply with guidelines to prevent cross-contamination or foodborne illness.
• Demonstrate accountability to ensure information necessary for positive patient/customer outcomes and provide service above and beyond expectations.
• Follow therapeutic menus and allergy guidelines to ensure nutritional care as ordered by the physician.
• Prepare special request items and perform prep work; serve on patient tray line and cafeteria line with proper portion control and plating techniques.
• Demonstrate knowledge of weights and volume measurements; operate and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Allergen awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Allergen Awareness Certification

Food Handlers Card

Food Protection Manager Certification

Job description

Riverside Health System in Hampton, VA is seeking a dedicated food service worker for the Food & Nutrition Department. You will prepare patient and non-patient meals, follow recipes, ensure proper portioning, and work to deliver high-quality items that meet safety standards.

Maintain food safety, sanitation, and allergy awareness, and assist with special requests to provide a memorable dining experience for patients, residents, guests, and customers.