Hospital Prep Cook — Patient‑Focused Kitchen

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking a Prep Cook to support patient meals and staff dining, following recipes, quality control, and safety procedures.

You will prep, cook, and plate meals, handle ingredients, assist with menu orders, maintain cleanliness, and participate in cross-training. Must be at least 18, with 3 years cooking experience and Serve Safe certification.

We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities within the health system.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows recipes and instructions.
• Ability to calculate ingredient measurements.
• Demonstrates teamwork and positive attitude with all staff levels.
• Multitasks efficiently under supervision.
• Ensures food safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks foods for patients, employees, and others following recipes and procedures.
• Completes current meal prep before starting next shift.
• Stores and labels ingredients properly and maintains inventory.
• Cleans workstations and follows sanitation protocols after each task.
• Assists with plating and meal presentation and food quality checks.

Skills

Recipe reading

Team player

Communication

Multi-tasking

Sanitation knowledge

Cross-training

Quality decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

Valley Health in Winchester, VA is seeking a Prep Cook to support patient meals and staff dining, following recipes, quality control, and safety procedures.

You will prep, cook, and plate meals, handle ingredients, assist with menu orders, maintain cleanliness, and participate in cross-training. Must be at least 18, with 3 years cooking experience and Serve Safe certification.

We offer competitive benefits and growth opportunities within the health system.