Cook

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, OH is seeking a Cook to join our nutrition services team. You will prepare and deliver meals for patients, caregivers and visitors, following recipes, production sheets and safety guidelines.

This role offers day shifts 6:00am-2:30pm or 11:00am-7:30pm, including every other weekend and three holidays per year. The ideal candidate has institutional cooking experience and a high school diploma or GED, with a demonstrated passion for quality food and patient

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Institutional cooking experience is preferred.
• One year of experience producing quantity is expected.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, timeframes, temperatures and sanitation.
• Ability to judge food quality by flavor, aroma and texture.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to recipes and production sheets.
• Plan daily production and manage leftovers.
• Produce, portion, assemble and deliver items.
• Maintain supplies, utensils and equipment in good condition.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at safe temperatures.
• Follow sanitation procedures and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title: Cook

Location: Akron

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Department

Job Code: AK9921

Shift: Days

Schedule: 6:00am-2:30pm/11:00am-7:30pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations .

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. A s a Cook, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors.

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM - 2:30PM or 11:00AM - 7:30PM , including every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Cook and prepare food according to recipes, production sheets and instructions.
• Plan the daily production schedule and use of leftovers.
• Produce, portion , assemble and deliver items.
• Check, assemble and maintain supplies, finished products, pre-prepped items, utensils and equipment.
• Test or taste food to ensure quality products are produced at correct, safe and quality temperatures .
• Deliver prepared food items to appropriate dish up, storage or serving areas.
• Follow pan size and set up diagrams for service and garnish pans for catering and the cafeteria.
• Use equipment, such as a stove, steamer, slow cooker, oven, kettle, slicer, grill, fryer and hot/cold boxes.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures, practice proper food handling techniques and the "clean as you go" policy and maintain a clean, sanitized and organized work area.
• Follow safety rules, regulations, procedures and directions for equipment and chemicals.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High S chool Diploma or GED
• Institutional cooking experience
• One year of experience producing quantity
• Demonstrated interest, aptitude and ability for cooking
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, timeframes , temperatures, sanitation and equipment use/cleaning
• Ability to judge food products in quality terms, such as flavor, aroma, consistency, texture and temperature

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work rapidly to meet time deadlines; performs work which requires continuous standing and lifting of materials with high requirements for good eyesight (i.e. read recipes judge products) and good arm and hand dexterity in operating equipment and hand preparation.
• Good eye/hand coordination essential.
• Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives slicer).
• Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).
• An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals gloves food and supplies used and essential to the job.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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