Cook

Community First Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community First Solutions is seeking a kitchen-focused team member to prepare meals across multiple stations, ensuring quality, presentation, and food safety for residents. You will follow recipes, collaborate with the Director of Culinary and Sous Chef, and keep your station clean and stocked while delivering a positive dining experience.

Weekend availability is required. Pay ranges from $16 to $18 per hour, commensurate with experience, and reflects the fast-paced, hospitality-driven

Qualifications

• Competent cooking skills and ability to follow recipe.
• Interest in learning and ability to quickly grasp new knowledge.
• Ability to use ingredients in the right proportion and follow exact procedures of food preparation.
• Ability to garnish food following specific plating as directed by the chef.
• Knowledge of food safety, safe handling and preserving raw food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals across multiple stations with organized, consistent, and timely execution.
• Assist in executing ticketed orders with the Director of Culinary and Sous Chef.
• Keep your station clean, well stocked, and maintain high presentation standards.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience and residents' daily well-being.

Skills

Cooking skills

Follow recipes

Food safety

Plating skills

Learn quickly

Job description

Overview

Make a meaningful impact every day by preparing high-quality meals that nourish, comfort, and bring joy—supporting the well‑being of the residents who call our community home. You will be responsible for the organized, consistent, and timely execution of meals across multiple stations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their culinary skills, thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, and brings a hospitality‑driven, resident‑first mindset to their work. You will work closely with the Director of Culinary and Sous Chef to execute ticketed orders, keep your station clean and well stocked, and contribute to a positive dining experience that enhances daily life for residents.

Pay: $16 - $18 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: As needed (must have weekend availability)

Locations:

• Jamestowne - 1371 Main St, Hamilton, OH 45013

Requirements:

• Competent cooking skills and ability to follow recipe.


• An interest in learning and the ability to quickly grasp new knowledge


• The ability to use ingredients in the right proportion and be aware of the exact procedure of food preparation


• The ability to garnish food following specific plating desired by the chef


• Knowledge of food safety, safe food processing and preserving raw food


• Patience and a love for cooking


• 18 years of age or older

If you take pride in your work and want to make a real difference for residents every day, apply today and join our culinary team at Community First Solutions!