Cook-VBH

The Cook prepares food for retail, room service, and catering. This position is Centra's front line culinary production staff. This position follows outlined procedures in producing hot and/or cold food items. The Cook serves room service customers, prepares food in the cafes, catering, and completes all cold prep tasks.

• Communicate directly with Nutrition Services management team on issues that may arise during the day.
• Cook food items according to menus, printed tickets, production sheets, par levels/tally sheets.
• Assemble trays for room service program.
• In retail areas, take customer orders, and prepare according to menu and recipe guidelines.
• Complete taste panels each meal.
• Record all temperatures on HACCP logs.
• Ensure all equipment is used properly, cleaned and inspected; report any operational issues to management.
• Complete all prep tasks during designated shift and ensure everything is labeled and dated.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested, and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Prior cooking experience in restaurant / hospitality environment
• SERV safe certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

• Job Identification 19617
• Job Category Food Services and Nutrition
• Posting Date 01/22/2026, 02:22 PM
• Locations 3300 Rivermont, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, US