Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Holiday pay
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Riverside Health System, located in Hampton, Virginia, is a renowned healthcare establishment committed to delivering exceptional medical and support services to its community. With a strong emphasis on patient care, Riverside Health System integrates quality healthcare with a compassionate approach, ensuring all patients and residents experience the utmost comfort and attention during their stay. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, Riverside offers a diverse environment where dedicated professionals work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards in medical treatment and patient support services.

Within this esteemed organization, the Food & Nutrition Department plays a pivotal role in enhancin... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 1 year food preparation experience preferably in a high volume restaurant hotel or healthcare kitchen preferred
  • 1 year culinary experience preferred
  • Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 days required
  • Food Handlers Card - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program within 30 days required or Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State required

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 1 year food preparation experience preferably in a high volume restaurant hotel or healthcare kitchen preferred
  • 1 year culinary experience preferred
  • Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 days required
  • Food Handlers Card - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program within 30 days required or Food Protection Manager - VA State - ANSI approved Food Protection Manager Certification - VA State required

Job Duties

  • Prepare food items for both patient or residents as applicable and non-patient food services following all production plans recipes and cooking instructions to provide consistent high quality menu items and meet guidelines established by management
  • Maintain a working knowledge of food safety infection control and sanitation regulatory compliance requirements and Department policies and procedures following all necessary guidelines to prevent cross-contamination or foodborne illness
  • Demonstrate accountability for ensuring availability of information necessary to ensure positive patient or customer outcomes providing them with service above and beyond expectations to ensure a memorable food and dining experience
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge to follow therapeutic menus and allergy guidelines to ensure patients or residents receive consistent quality nutritional care within their therapeutic guidelines and as ordered by the physician as well as provide for the safety of food served to all customers
  • Prepare all special request food items as necessary
  • Demonstrate the competence to complete prep work including but not limited to slicing deli meat chopping vegetables preparing salads and sandwiches short order grill cook specialty pizza prep etc
  • Serve on the patient tray line and cafeteria serving line using proper portion control and plating techniques
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of weights and volume measurements
  • Demonstrate the proper use of all kitchen equipment and possesses the skill set to select the appropriate piece of equipment to complete the assigned food preparation
  • Demonstrate the competency to properly clean and sanitize equipment and work area

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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