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Cook

Sentara
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Full-time Cook to work Rotating Shifts for the Food Services Department.

Shift - Full Time, 36 hours a week, working 8-hour rotating shifts (working both day and evening shifts) and every other weekend.

(Up to $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for qualified candidates)

Prepares all hot foods for patient trayline, café, and functions including (but not limited to) entrees, vegetables, starches, and bakery items.

PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. Licensure: Food Handlers (as required by local Health Department). Food Handlers required upon hire for all locations for SLC positions. Experience in Lieu of degree/diploma will be accepted.

The Food Handler Certification is only required in the following facilities: SNGH, SLH, SOH, SCH and SWRMC


Education

  •  High School Grad or Equivalent (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification (as required by local Health Department).

Experience

  • Less than a year of Cook experience (Required)

  • Less than a year of Food Service experience (Required)

  • Restaurant or Hospital Cook Experience (Preferred)

Keywords: Cook, Line Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen, Food Service, Talroo - Cook

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