Cook

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services worker to prepare hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers. You will follow production sheets and standardized recipes, document food safety logs, and operate convection ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and mixers.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, cleanliness, and teamwork in a hospital kitchen setting, with an evening shift and 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand verbal/written instructions and perform basic math calculations.
• Must learn and apply safe and sanitary food handling techniques and modified diets.
• Preparation of hot food items in large volume.
• Proper use of convection ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and mixers.
• Creative food garnishing techniques.
• One year food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 70% Prepares hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets.
• Documents on appropriate food safety logs in a timely manner.
• Accurately follows standardized recipes for in-house production.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Knives

Mixers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the preparation of hot foods for patients and retail customers. Is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and orderly appearance of equipment and work area.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 70% Prepares hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets. Documents on appropriate food safety logs in a timely manner. Accurately follows standardized recipes for in-house production. Proper use of cooking and prep equipment.
• 25% Responsible for following safe food handling practices, maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and order of work area and equipment. Notifies supervisors of equipment malfunctions, and food preparation problems. Performs basic housekeeping duties & maintains clean attractive area. Relieves and trains other positions as assigned. Obtains necessary stock
• 5% Other duties as assigned

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand verbal/written instructions and be able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to learn and understand safe and sanitary food handling techniques as well as modified diets.
• Preparation of hot food items in large volume.
• Proper use of convection ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and mixers.
• Creative food garnishing techniques.
• One year food preparation experience preferred.

Work Shift

Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Department

Nutrition Services

Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

We Are Inspired to Do Our Best

OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision ̶ to be an organization "where people want to work."