Full-Time

Prep Cook

Atrium Health

Atrium Health

10,001+ employees

Operates hospitals and care network

Compensation Overview

$19.80 - $29.70/hr

+ Premium pay + Incentive pay + Annual performance increases

Winston-Salem, NC, USA

In Person

Category
Food Service & Hospitality (1)
Required Skills
HACCP
Customer Service
OSHA
HIPAA

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
  • Two years of experience in food services, preferably in a medical environment, is preferred.
  • Must be fluent in English and have basic math and computer skills.
  • Must be able to follow detailed instructions.
  • Must have knowledge of food service equipment, preparation, service, and safety.
  • Must be able to work independently and efficiently and take necessary initiative to solve problems.
  • Must be able to adjust to the needs of the department.
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to communicate with patients, visitors, hospital staff, and managers.
  • Must be able to work in kitchen and retail areas, with exposure to wet tile floors and dangerous, sharp equipment.
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach with the arms, use finger and hand dexterity, talk, hear, see, and lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to the stated physical limits.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to overall patient and customer satisfaction while meeting service and quality standards.
  • Maintain a 97% or better Health Department sanitation rating by following sanitation policies and completing daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
  • Maintain a double gold rating from the National Sanitation Foundation and ensure Sodexo standards are met consistently.
  • Monitor product quality at stations and ensure recipe compliance and adherence to departmental guidelines.
  • Ensure productivity, delivery schedules, serving-line start times, and schedules are met.
  • Follow workplace safety and sanitation rules and regulations to help maintain a safe work environment.
  • Complete required in-service, job-specific, annual Compliance and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and annual The Joint Commission/Occupational Safety and Health Administration training.
  • Participate in department performance-improvement initiatives and support other Food and Nutrition Services departments as requested by management.
  • Minimize product waste and control costs.
  • Ensure equipment and supplies are properly utilized, maintained, and handled to avoid breakage.
  • Follow portion-control guidelines and manage food and supplies.
  • Complete required Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and brand documentation accurately.
  • Assume the Team Leader role in the leader's absence by maintaining an orderly and sanitary work area according to policy and departmental or brand standards.
  • Resolve issues or concerns involving employees, customers, or department operations and provide assistance as necessary.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in food services, preferably in a medical environment.

Atrium Health is a nonprofit health system with over 1,400 care locations and 40 hospitals across the southeastern United States. It provides a full range of medical services, from primary care to specialized treatments like rehabilitation and cancer care, and uses the MyAtriumHealth digital portal for scheduling and payments. The system combines hospital and home-based care (including hospital-level services through Atrium Health Levine Children’s) to expand access beyond traditional facilities. Its goal is to deliver accessible, comprehensive healthcare across its regions by coordinating care across a large network and supporting patients with digital tools and employee-focused benefits.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$30M

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

1940

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 21, 2026 Atlanta hospital approval unlocks a $700 million growth platform.
  • July 2026 WakeMed combination adds $2 billion investment and 3,300 North Carolina jobs.
  • January 2026 wage increase to $18.85 and 700 postings signal hiring momentum.

What critics are saying

  • July 8, 2026 patient-data settlement exposes Atrium to privacy suits and trust erosion.
  • Atrium faces fierce 2026 CON competition from Novant and UNC Health in Wilmington.
  • If WakeMed integration stalls, Atrium wastes capital while rivals lock down Raleigh growth.

What makes Atrium Health unique

  • Advocate Health's 69-hospital scale backs Atrium's integrated care across eight states.
  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine powers Atrium's academic, research, and training engine.
  • July 13, 2026 OrthoCarolina affiliation strengthens Atrium's orthopedic depth and outpatient access.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

28%
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