Hospital Kitchen Cook - Rotating Shifts, Safe, Precise Prep

VCU Health; Tappahannock (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Virginia is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in a safe and sanitary manner following hospital and regulatory procedures. You will follow production sheets and recipes to ensure diet compliance and proper portioning while helping control food costs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of cooking experience; five years preferred. Weekend, holiday rotations and flexible hours are required, with on-site work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of cooking work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reading recipes and production sheets to prepare foods according to standards.
• Wash, slice, and dice ingredients as needed for food preparation.
• Measure ingredients accurately for recipes.
• Set temperatures and cook times on production equipment.
• Determine doneness of food items to ensure quality.
• Use proper portioning equipment to portion food.
• Maintain correct food temperatures during preparation and holding.
• Clean and sanitize the work area.

Skills

Cooking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCU Health in Virginia is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in a safe and sanitary manner following hospital and regulatory procedures. You will follow production sheets and recipes to ensure diet compliance and proper portioning while helping control food costs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of cooking experience; five years preferred. Weekend, holiday rotations and flexible hours are required, with on-site work in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.