Cook

Job Description:

This position provides high quality, appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking and basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking of food services areas. Properly uses and cares for institutional food service equipment. Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination. Carefully follows dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies.

Work experience:

Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, quantity food cooking experience or experience working in an institutional food services department is preferred.

No educational requirements.

Serve Safe Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer for the following areas:
Virginia Hospital and Solvay Hospice House.

Health Coverage:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being. Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security. Professional Development:
Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work-Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives. Employee Wellness Programs:
Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
* Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at  for more information.