Cook

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Food Service professional for the College Hill Campus. This full-time evening shift role requires attention to safety, CACFP compliance, and high standards of cleanliness in a hospital setting.

The position offers 40 hours per week with a starting pay range between $16.65 and $19.80 per hour. Experience preferred, with starting pay based on qualifications and equity. Benefits and differentials may apply; annual pay varies with FTE status.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Duties - Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and proper cooking standards.
• Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, including scales, mixers, grinders and slicers to prepare menu items.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and fry meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Observe and taste food being cooked and add ingredients or seasonings to improve flavor and texture.
• Portion food correctly onto patient/guest tray as required.
• Assume responsibility for proper methods of safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain specified procedures of cleanliness, personal hygiene and storage to ensure safe food production in accordance to Department of Health standards.
• Attend required monthly in‑services.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Planning - Review menus and production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, sauces, soups, casseroles, breakfast foods and desserts to be prepared.
• Plan cooking schedule to ensure foods will be ready at specified times.
• Prepare food items for cooking by washing, trimming and seasoning.
• Prepare pre‑preparation items according to production.
• Assures adherence to CACFP requirements for food preparation, service, and menu planning.
• Attends required training and maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of CACFP rules.
• Sanitation and Conservation - Complete transportation records for quantifies prepared and record waste.
• Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 41 degrees.
• Complete transportation logs according to established times on a regular basis.
• Customer Service - Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors.
• Follow CARES standards at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Safety - Safety - Maintain safety program within the department.
• Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location College Hill Campus Department College Hill Food Service Shift Evening (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $16.65 - $19.80 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties - Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and proper cooking standards.
• Use a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment, including scales, mixers, grinders and slicers to prepare menu items.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and fry meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Observe and taste food being cooked and add ingredients or seasonings to improve flavor and texture.
• Portion food correctly onto patient/guest tray as required.
• Assume responsibility for proper methods of safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain specified procedures of cleanliness, personal hygiene and storage to ensure safe food production in accordance to Department of Health standards.
• Attend required monthly in‑services.
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Planning - Review menus and production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, sauces, soups, casseroles, breakfast foods and desserts to be prepared.
• Plan cooking schedule to ensure foods will be ready at specified times.
• Prepare food items for cooking by washing, trimming and seasoning.
• Prepare pre‑preparation items according to production.
• Assures adherence to CACFP requirements for food preparation, service, and menu planning.
• Attends required training and maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of CACFP rules.
• Sanitation and Conservation - Complete transportation records for quantifies prepared and record waste.
• Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 41 degrees.
• Complete transportation logs according to established times on a regular basis.
• Customer Service - Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors.
• Follow CARES standards at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Safety - Safety - Maintain safety program within the department.
• Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better.

We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery.

We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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