Cook

• FTE: 1.0 - 80 hr/pp (Full Time)
• Career Site Category: Food Services / Nutrition
• Position Type: Primary
• Facility Name: Centra Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: Full Time Days/Rotating Weekends (10am-6:30pm on Weekdays, 6am-2pm on rotating weekends)

Location: Centra Rehabilitation Hospital

Hourly Range: $16-$20

Your experience matters

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Cook on our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness.

How you'll contribute 

A Cook who excels in this role:

• Prepares and serves meals according to established schedules, recipes, and dietary standards; ensures proper seasoning, quality, and presentation.
• Collaborates with the Registered Dietitian regarding modified and therapeutic diets, as needed.
• Provides direction and oversight to Nutritional Services staff during food preparation activities, including washing, trimming, and portioning.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes using a variety of commercial food-service equipment, including blenders, mixers, grinders, and slicers.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment while following all infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility: Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• Prior food/cooking service experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

About Us 

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Lynchburg community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Centra Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.