Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Paid holidays
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
The Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is a reputable healthcare institution specializing in providing exceptional medical care to pediatric patients. Located in Norfolk, this hospital is committed to delivering quality health services in a compassionate and supportive environment. It operates a comprehensive Food and Nutrition Services department dedicated to preparing nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of patients, staff, and visitors. The hospital prioritizes health, safety, and sanitation and implements rigorous standards to ensure all food served is prepared and delivered with the utmost care and professionalism.
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Job Requirements
- Prior professional cooking experience required
- current City of Norfolk food handling training required at time of hire
- continuous re-certification and/or maintenance of state licensure, certification, educational and application requirements is required during employment
- ability to work varying shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- must comply with increased security clearance including FBI fingerprinting and background checks if applicable
- ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in a commercial kitchen environment
- must be physically capable of performing kitchen duties which include standing for extended periods and working with hot and cold food items
- strong organizational and communication skills required
- motivated and team-oriented work ethic
Job Qualifications
- Prior professional cooking experience
- knowledge and understanding of public health, safety and proper food handling and sanitation standards and procedures
- ability to follow printed recipes and plate specifications
- ability to break down and convert units of measure for ordering and cooking purposes
- ability to properly operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment
- ability to work varying shifts and schedules including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
- motivated and enthusiastic team player
- strong organizational skills with attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- excellent time management skills
- strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- experience with ordering and inventory in large quantities preferred
- high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- prior healthcare experience in a cook or chef capacity preferred
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules
- serves meals and/or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- tastes all prepared food items
- uses established ticket collection procedures during service
- responsible for records from area worked during service periods
- maintains high standards of cleanliness by keeping the freezers, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, and storerooms clean and neat after preparation, serving and at shift end
- stores food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures or discards excess food according to safe food-handling procedures
- operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- ensures that all operations in the kitchen comply with food safety and sanitation standards set by the health system and the state
- assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- assists in ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- attends in-service and safety meetings
- maintains good working relationships with colleagues and internal and external customers
- performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- performs all other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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