Healthcare Kitchen Cook – Patient-Focused, High-Volume

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items, ensure proper portion control, and deliver a memorable dining experience for patients, residents, guests and customers.

You will follow recipes, maintain food safety and sanitation, prevent cross-contamination, and work with the team to provide timely meal service while meeting therapeutic guidelines and allergies.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications listed above required or preferred.
• 1 year food preparation experience preferred in high-volume settings.
• Knowledge of allergies and therapeutic menus helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items for patient and non-patient services following recipes and plans.
• Maintains food safety, infection control and sanitation compliance.
• Ensures proper temperature, quality, storage and cross-contamination prevention.
• Assists with plating, portion control and timely meal service.
• Supports team members and adheres to departmental policies.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Quality standards

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State

Food Handlers Card - VA State

Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State

Job description

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold menu items, ensure proper portion control, and deliver a memorable dining experience for patients, residents, guests and customers.

You will follow recipes, maintain food safety and sanitation, prevent cross-contamination, and work with the team to provide timely meal service while meeting therapeutic guidelines and allergies.