Cook

Ethan Crossing of Cleveland; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ethan’s Crossing is seeking a compassionate Cook to prepare nutritious, patient-centered meals in a behavioral health setting. You’ll follow standardized recipes, accommodate dietary and cultural needs, and support safe, nutritious meal service.

This PRN role offers flexible shifts, opportunities to collaborate with Diet Aides, maintain safety logs, and contribute to a recovery-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food-safety certification preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.
• Able to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold items according to patient diet orders.
• Follow food safety procedures and maintain temperature logs.
• Collaborate with Dietary Aides for tray assembly and timely delivery.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory and ordering as needed.
• Flex between units and shifts to meet staffing needs.
• Learn new menus and procedures while maintaining quality.
• Build rapport with patients and team in a recovery-focused setting.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

At Ethan’s Crossing , every meal is an opportunity to support healing and recovery. As a Cook , you’ll prepare fresh, reliable, patient-centered meals while helping ensure nutritional, dietary, and cultural needs are met. You’ll bring consistency, adaptability, and compassion to a team dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health care.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes and patient diet orders.
• Follow food safety procedures, maintain temperature logs, and ensure proper allergen controls.
• Work closely with Dietary Aides to ensure accurate tray assembly and timely meal delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Assist with inventory, food storage, and ordering as needed.
• Flex between units and shifts to help meet staffing and operational needs.
• Quickly learn new routines, menus, and procedures while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Build positive rapport with patients and team members while supporting a respectful, recovery-focused environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of cooking experience; healthcare or institutional food-service experience preferred.
• ServSafe or equivalent food-safety certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and safety.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, flexible, and willing to support different shifts and team needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.Compassionate and professional approach when working in a behavioral health setting.

Why Join Ethan’s Crossing?

Join a team where your work directly contributes to the comfort, dignity, and recovery of the people we serve. If you’re a dependable cook who enjoys working as part of a mission-driven team and can adapt to changing needs, we’d love to have you join Ethan’s Crossing on a PRN basis.