Virginia Health Services is hiring a Dietary Cook! At Walter Reed Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester, VA. This position has various schedules, including every other weekend or as needed.

The Dietary Cook has the following responsibilities:

• Ensuring when preparing resident meals they are prepared according to the spreadsheet, or recipe so that the dietary needs of each resident are met.
• Washing dishes and cleaning work area, tables, cabinets, carts, and ovens in accordance with infection control standards.
• Ensuring proper storage and handling for all food to include knowledge of proper time, holding temperatures and temperature documentation (HACCP.)
• Ensuring adequate quantities of food on hand, monitors inventory.
• Assisting in the use of the menu tray card system.
• Effectively operating all kitchen appliances.
• Following facility cleaning schedule as assigned.
• Maintaining proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and area.
• Complying with all established policies and procedures.
• Promoting and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Prior food service experience in cooking is preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200+ employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.