Hospital Production Cook: Patient-Centric Meals

Augusta-Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Production Cook to support patient and cafeteria meal services. You will plan cooking schedules with the Production Manager, prepare meals to recipe standards, and ensure leftovers are handled safely.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, portion control, and working with a team in a high-volume healthcare kitchen. Eligibility to work in the US is required; healthcare setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in cooking in healthcare or high-volume environments.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and Virginia state employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan cooking schedule with Production Manager to ensure meals are ready on time.
• Prepare and season food items per recipes using kitchen equipment.
• Observe taste and quality; ensure proper temperatures and safety.
• Label and date food, manage leftovers and inventory.
• Replenish cafeteria and patient serving lines during meal periods.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Inventory management

Modified diets knowledge

Temperature monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Production Cook to support patient and cafeteria meal services. You will plan cooking schedules with the Production Manager, prepare meals to recipe standards, and ensure leftovers are handled safely.

Responsibilities include temperature checks, portion control, and working with a team in a high-volume healthcare kitchen. Eligibility to work in the US is required; healthcare setting experience preferred.