Job Description

In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.

While VCU Tappahannock Hospital functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, our standard of care remains uncompromised. Equipped with essential departments including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, our hospital thrives as a vital healthcare hub.

We invite you to join our team and contribute to the well-being of the community close by and near to heart. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and perhaps, your best decision yet!

The Assistant Cook works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to, preparation of hot food, proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion of production sheets , cafeteria service and cleaning of their designated work station. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
N/A
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
N/A
Experience REQUIRED:
Previous food service experience
Experience PREFERRED:
Previous food service experience in a healthcare facility.
Education/training REQUIRED:
N/A
Education/training PREFERRED:
High school diploma or GED
Independent action(s) required:
Must have basic addition and subtraction skills
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
Additional position requirements:
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: describe: Pushing carts up to 50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged Standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead ,extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Other:
Emotional: Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Age Specific groups served:Days

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