Cook

Building Location:

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department:

2089820 NUTRITION SERVICES - VIR HOSP

Job Description:

This position provides high quality appealing and nutritious foods to customers through food service through large and small scale cooking, baking, and basic food preparation, general cleaning and stocking of food services areas. Properly uses and cares for institutional food service equipment. Strictly adheres to infection control guidelines during food handling to prevent food contamination. Carefully follows Dietary recipes, guidelines, and departmental policies. Work Experience: 6 months experience in kitchen preparation and cooking. Quantity food cooking experience or minimum of one-year experience working in an institutional food services department.

Education Qualifications:

No educational requirement.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:

0.7

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Day

Shift End Time:

Evening

Weekends:

Everyother

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Union Posting Deadline:

07/24/2026

Compensation Range:

$16.59 - $22.64

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.