Kitchen Operations Specialist/Cook Norfolk Regional Center
About The Position
Norfolk Regional Center is looking for a dependable Kitchen Operations Specialist/Cook to help keep our kitchen running smoothly. This is more than a cooking position—you'll be responsible for preparing meals, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety standards, and ensuring patients receive nutritious, high-quality meals. We're looking for someone who has experience preparing meals in a restaurant, healthcare, school, correctional, cafeteria, or other commercial kitchen. Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices. The ability to stay organized and prioritize multiple tasks. A strong work ethic and dependability. Confidence working independently while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Requirements
- Coursework, training and/or experience in food preparation, baking and/or kitchen operations in the food service industry or related field.
- Must be 19 years of age.
- Must be able to stand on feet for 4 hours.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an institutional kitchen environment, such as a hospital, behavioral health facility, long-term care facility, school, correctional facility, or other large-scale food service operation.
- Experience independently preparing and cooking meals in a commercial kitchen setting.
- Experience with food safety, sanitation practices, special diets, and maintaining efficient kitchen operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals, including special diet requirements.
- Independently manage daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
- Wash dishes, cookware, and kitchen equipment.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Work as part of a supportive team while confidently handling responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- 156% state retirement match
- 13 paid holidays annually
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- 79% employer-paid health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
