Production Cook (Cafeteria Cook, Prep Cook (Healthcare), Kitchen Services, Culinary Services)

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

Job Summary

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

The Production Cook is responsible for planning the cooking schedule in conjunction with Production manager to ensure that food will be ready at specific times. Confers with the Production Manager regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers. Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items for each meal. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and food processors to make entrées, sauces, casserole, soups, breads and desserts. Bakes, roasts and broils meats and other foods. Observes and tastes food being cooked to assure the product meets standards and reflects recipe adherence. procures food products from refrigerators, freezers and dry storage areas.

May request assistance from co-workers when needed. Portions controls food items as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Dating and labeling monitored.
• Be able to articulate an understanding of modified diets. Articulates, speak knowledgeably, and fluently of modified diets.
• Be able to perform simple calculations to adjust quantities of standardized recipes. Ability to extend recipes.
• Check walk-in storage units on a daily basis in order to coordinate leftovers within the day’s menu.
• Follow sa