Part-Time Cook

Job Duties

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated cook to join our team and support the nutritional needs of residents in our Veterans Care Center. This role plays an essential part in preparing high-quality meals that meet dietary guidelines, promote resident satisfaction, and uphold all safety and sanitation standards.

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements, including special and modified diets.
• Ensure all food is prepared safely, attractively, and in compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Assist in menu preparation by providing input on food items and resident preferences.
• Set up meal trays, serving lines, and equipment needed for each meal service.
• Monitor and rotate food inventory, ensuring proper storage and minimizing waste.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work areas, and food storage spaces.
• Follow all infection control and food safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with Dietary Aides and other team members to ensure efficient meal service.
• Communicate resident food preferences, concerns, or changes in dietary needs to the Dietary Manager or supervisor.
• Support a positive dining experience by ensuring meals are appetizing, timely, and consistent.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements, including special and modified diets.
• Ensure all food is prepared safely, attractively, and in compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Absorb and provide input on food items and resident preferences.
• Set up meal trays, serving lines, and equipment needed for each meal service.
• Maintain food inventory, ensuring proper storage and minimizing waste.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work areas, and food storage spaces.
• Follow all infection control and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with Dietary Aides and other team members to ensure efficient meal service.
• Communicate resident food preferences, concerns, or changes in dietary needs to the Dietary Manager or supervisor.
• Support a positive dining experience by ensuring meals are appetizing, timely, and consistent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be Serv Safe certified within one year of employment.
• Hampton Roads Fats, Oil, and Grease Training aka HR F.O.G. Certification Required.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (SERV Safe standards).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and special diet requirements.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes, menus, and portion control guidelines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift items in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in food service or healthcare dietary settings preferred but not required.

Additional Considerations

• Previous long-term care, geriatric or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

To be considered for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information
Name: Latarsha Jordan
Phone: 757-263-3100
Email: HRJCVCC@dvs.virginia.gov