Dietary Cook Jobs in Virginia
Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond
Henrico, VA
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows: Oversees the activities of the Dietary Aides as necessary; carries out supervisory responsibilities, including, but not limited to, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems . Pots/pans, cutlery, including knives, forks and spoons, gas/electric stove and/or oven, broilers, microwave oven, fryer, griddle, toaster, slicer, blender and other kitchen equipment .
Premier Healthcare Service
$16
Chesapeake, Virginia
Premier Residential and Assisted Living is an 38 bed Assisted Living and Residential Care community who is currently seeking a full-time cook 6:00am-2:00pm with possible 2nd shift hours. This position is primarily responsible for preparing quality and eye-pleasing meals while giving the residents choice and following the menus assigned by the facility manager.
AmeriCare Plus
Clifton Forge, VA
Apply today or contact Highland House Assisted Living to learn more about joining our caring community. This role is essential in providing nutritious meals and a pleasant dining experience for our residents.
Valley Care Management
Luray, VA
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is frequently expels to heat and risk of electrical shock Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
Mount Regis Center
Salem, Virginia
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/files/division/obi/background_investigations/barriercrimes/CRF_Barrier_Crime_List.pdf. Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.
Valley Care Management
Elkton, VA
Position Summary: prepare meals for residents, family members, guests, and staff, following designated menus, in a manner that optimizes nutrition and enhances the dining experience. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell.
AmeriCare Plus
Tappahannock, VA
What We’re Looking For:Previous cooking experience in a senior living facility, healthcare, or restaurant preferredKnowledge of dietary requirements and food safety. Our residents deserve nutritious, home-style meals prepared with care — and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to quality and compassion.
Blue Ridge Senior Living of Richmond
Henrico, VA
Pots/pans, cutlery, including knives, forks and spoons, gas/electric stove and/or oven, broilers, microwave oven, fryer, griddle, toaster, slicer, blender and other kitchen equipment . Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Valley Care Management
Tazewell, VA
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is frequently expels to heat and risk of electrical shock Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center
Chantilly, Virginia
Northern Virginia Adolescent Treatment Center is anticipated to open Spring 2026 and will offer Residential Crisis Stabilization Services for adolescents ages 12-17 in a 16-bed facility. Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.
Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
$19 - $22
Front Royal, VA
We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Banquet Cook to join our culinary team, bringing energy and precision to our banquet and catering operations. Set up kitchen stations efficiently, organize ingredients, and manage cooking timelines to ensure timely service during events.
Common House
Charlottesville, VA
With Houses in Richmond's Arts District, Chattanooga's Southside, and Charlottesville's historic Downtown Mall, we are expanding into mid-sized cities throughout the country. Line Cooks at Common House are responsible for executing high-quality dishes that reflect our from-scratch, seasonal, and locally sourced culinary philosophy.
Sunrise Senior Living
Charlottesville, VA
Contributes in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work.
The Lodge At Old Trail
$17 - $22
Charlottesville, VA
The Lodge at Old Trail, opened in May 2012, is a vibrant senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in a rustic, elegant setting just 12 miles from historic Charlottesville, Virginia. As a privately owned community, we embrace flexibility and innovation, empowering our staff to share ideas, grow professionally, and implement positive changes that enhance the lives of those we serve.
Birmingham Green
Manassas, VA
This involves convening a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee that organizes monthly events that promote diversity and inclusivity and ensuring that our residents are also involved in these initiatives. We actively cultivate a culture where all individuals are appreciated, celebrated, and treated with respect, no matter their background or beliefs.
Birmingham Green
Manassas, VA
This involves convening a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee that organizes monthly events that promote diversity and inclusivity and ensuring that our residents are also involved in these initiatives. We actively cultivate a culture where all individuals are appreciated, celebrated, and treated with respect, no matter their background or beliefs.
Oak View Group
$18 - $22
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
RICHMOND, VA
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing and cooking nutritious meals for residents in a long-term care facility. or copy this link: https://go-internal.hcsgcorp.com/l/1036773/2025-07-02/5xbpsq/1036773/17514637576MrQym5A/Employee_Benefits_for_Job_Descriptions__7_.pdf.
The Park At Oak Grove
Roanoke, VA
TerraBella communities together account for more than 2200 units and span a full spectrum of senior living and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and available, short-term Respite Care. TerraBella Senior Living is the proud operator of more than 30 plus, amenity-, care- and lifestyle-focused communities located throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Facets
$18 - $21
Falls Church, Virginia
The Kitchen Cook plays an exciting and essential role in fueling the daily life of our 52-bed homeless shelter, where three meals are served every single day of the year, and even more guests are welcomed during hypothermia season. We meet their emergency needs through our wrap around services and community partnerships and help individuals and families experience safe and stable housing after years of uncertainty and instability.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
WINDSOR, VA
Join Our Team Join Our Team (https://careers-hcsgcorp.icims.com/jobs/667455/dietary-aide/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336028984) . Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Dietary Aide, where you will prepare and serve meals for residents in a long-term care facility.
Birmingham Green
Manassas, VA
We have an amazing opportunity for Cooks who can: Cook foods in a manner that preserves nutrients and produces an attractive, appetizing, and palatable product. Must have at least one-year food service experience in a nursing home, hospital or similar healthcare facility.
Brightview Senior Living, LLC
$19 - $21.75
Annandale, Virginia
The salary range mentioned above reflects the potential pay for this role and does not include bonuses or additional incentives (if applicable), nor does it include the value of our benefit program. 4. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, health, vision and dental insurance options, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs and many more benefits that prioritize your well-being.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
WOODBRIDGE, VA
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. Maintain a positive attitude and effectively communicate with building occupants, administration, and HCSG leadership to perform daily tasks.
Valley Care Management
Luray, VA
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is frequently expels to heat and risk of electrical shock Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
White Birch Communities
Rockingham, VA
Assist in planning and preparing all meals in conjunction with the kitchen supervisor and/or manager while following all the specific dietary needs of the current population at White Birch. The cook is responsible for assisting in all areas of planning and preparing meals for resident's within each individual's certain dietary needs.
Sunrise Senior Living
McLean, VA
Responsible for performing other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to: Perform dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware. The Cook uses their knowledge and experience in food production to ensure the proper, timely, and safe preparation and service of food according to established recipes, while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen.
Valley Care Management
Elkton, VA
Position Summary: prepare meals for residents, family members, guests, and staff, following designated menus, in a manner that optimizes nutrition and enhances the dining experience. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and or smell.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Worker/Kitchen Helper/Dietary Aide, where you will assist in preparing and serving meals for residents in a long-term care facility. or copy this link: https://go-internal.hcsgcorp.com/l/1036773/2025-07-02/5xbpsq/1036773/17514637576MrQym5A/Employee_Benefits_for_Job_Descriptions__7_.pdf.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA
The program focuses on different aspects of managing your own account, including: + General Training & Comprehension - Learn and perform the job assignments of the dietary aide, cook, and dishwasher positions and, as such, can operate, and teach others how to operate, a variety of industrial kitchen equipment. + Leadership - Learn to effectively handle managerial responsibilities as well, including but not limited to payroll submission, staffing patterns, effective coaching and discipline, purchasing, maintaining inventory, and budgeting.
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
Hampton, Virginia
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Food Service Director, leading the dining department at a long-term care facility. If you're looking for a role where you can lead with passion, drive positive change, and be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now and start making a difference at HCSG!
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
$55000 - $65000
Richmond, Virginia
Going Beyond Assistance Fund - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed by HCSG to serve as a charitable employer-sponsored disaster relief organization to provide emergency, hardship, and disaster assistance, to HCSG employees and their dependents or family members. As one ofAmerica's Most Trustworthy Companies, we have been recognized for treating our customers and employees fairly and pursuing excellence via an ever-evolving and expanding focus on training and the development of team members at every level.
Easterseals PORT Health
$20
New Castle, Virginia
Your Role in Our MissionAs the Camp Kitchen Manager, you will plan, prepare, and serve meals that are both nutritious and tailored to meet the dietary needs of our campers, including accommodating food allergies and preparing pureed meals for those with swallowing difficulties. Children and adults with disabilities are able to experience all the outdoors has to offer including horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, ziplining and campfires thanks to an amazing group of dedicated team members just like you.
Sage Haus
$25 - $30
Chesapeake, VA
The ideal candidate will have experience with young children (ages 6 and under) and will be able to engage with kids in a bubbly and energetic way, matching their enthusiasm, but with the patience to support their needs and routines. Despite the hectic pace, we firmly believe in prioritizing meaningful time together, whether it's enjoying meals as a family, engaging in playtime, or simply unwinding after a long day.
District Taco
Alexandria, VA
If you’re interested in kick starting your career in Food Service and getting a closer look of how our company approaches high quality food, customer service, and other food service responsibilities, we’d like to meet you. We welcome all skill levels in the food service industry from cashiers, servers and hosts or no experience at all, we are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join us.
Sodexo
MANASSAS, VA
three or more years previous food service management experience at a director/ general manager level, ideally in a healthcare environment; a dietary manager's certification (CDM) or equivalent is needed or must be willing to obtain within one year; a work history demonstrating strong leadership and hospitality skills and the ability to work collaboratively; the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and. have oversight of daily dining operations; deliver high-quality food service; achieve company and client financial targets and goals (fee account); develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships; develop strategic plans; create a positive environment; and.
The Walt Disney Company
Richmond, VA
Exceed Disney Cruise Line and Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requirements; prepare and lead the culinary team through multiple internal inspections conducted weekly. + You will complete proper menu preparation for all allergy and special dietary needs; ensure training and preparation follow strict company guidelines.
Hanover County Government
Hanover, VA
requirements as it applies to food service and special dietary requirements; ability to utilize recipes and estimate appropriate food amounts; effectively communicate both orally and verbally; ability to calculate quantities of food; read and comprehend documents such as menus, recipes and other pertinent documents. Responsible for securing the kitchen facility at the end of each shift; Compile and maintain utensil inventory; Maintain accurate records as required by governing agencies; Responsible for proper storage and use of food.