Cook

Ernest Health, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio is seeking a full-time Cook in Toledo, OH to prepare healthy meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The role requires knowledge of safe food handling and working within hospital dietary guidelines, with responsibilities including menu planning and supply orders.

Candidate should be able to perform scratch cooking in large quantities, ensuring safety standards and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food Handlers License required.
• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors.
• Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed.
• Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria.
• Must possess knowledge of scratch cooking in large quantities.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

High School Diploma

Food Handlers License

Patient diet knowledge

Clinical operations knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Full Time Cook; Toledo Ohio

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio

is a premier inpatient rehab facility offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients in the Toledo metro area and beyond. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring hope and functionality to individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious medical conditions that require intensive therapy. We provide a full continuum of rehabilitation services, including advanced neurological rehab, orthopedic and sports injury rehab, and cardiopulmonary rehab, all administered by a compassionate team of specialists. At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, each patient benefits from an individualized care plan and one-on-one therapy sessions in our cutting-edge therapy gym and rehab gardens. Fully accredited and ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective care that helps patients achieve remarkable improvements and confidently return to their daily lives.

Toledo, Ohio

Toledo sits on the western shore of Lake Erie and features a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a revitalized waterfront. Known for its zoo, art museum, and welcoming neighborhoods, Toledo combines affordability with quality of life.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.
• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Must possess knowledge of scratch cooking in large quantities Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.