CookCreating the best outcomes for our patients requires the right people. At Virginia Hospital Center, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession. Virginia Hospital Center is a strong advocate for its employees and provides a true collaborative environment in which the healthcare team works closely together, bringing skill, experience and mutual respect to the task of providing superior medical care for our patients.Working as part of a team in the Food and Nutrition Services Department, the Cook will perform tasks such as cooking and presenting meals for patients, employees and customers of Virginia Hospital Center. Incumbent will follow proper food handling procedures, maintain production records and HACCP controls, and participate in catering and special events as required. The ability to work under minimal supervision and accomplish tasks in a fast paced environment following departmental guidelines is required.Pay & Benefits: In addition to salary, the benefit package includes paid major holidays, vacation/sick time, health & dental insurance, and 401(k)Prepares food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, procedures and guidelines.Prepares regular and modified foods for patient and customers utilizing diet modification guidelines and recipe compliance.Assists with menu development, serving food items, cash handling, food ordering demonstration cooking and patient tray assembly.Participates in food and equipment product evaluation. Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone.Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment.High school diploma or equivalent is preferredMinimum of two years experience as a cook in a healthcare facility or restaurant requiredOne year of basic mathematics skills required.Special Skills/training needed to perform job or operate equipment, including ovens, steamers, slicers, computers, pagers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.