Cook

Ohio Living; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Cook who will prepare, serve, and handle food in compliance with regulations and residence policies. Key responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and communicating effectively with residents.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a ServSafe certificate. The position requires good physical stamina to perform various tasks efficiently. Join Ohio Living to help maintain our commitment to quality resident care.

Qualifications

• Must maintain food handling and sanitation licenses.
• One year of job-related experience in food preparation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to dietary needs.
• Maintain clean and sanitized dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation practices

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certificate

Job description

The Cook prepares, serves, and handles food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Food and Inventory
  • Identifies and reports food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus.
  • Assists in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.
  • Maintains clean and sanitized dining service areas.
• Food Preparation and Dining Service
  • Prepares menus and cooks food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, regulations, and residents’ individual prescribed diet and food preferences.
  • Presents food in an appetizing and attractive manner.
  • Assists in fostering residents’ independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed.
  • Ensures that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner.
  • Visits with residents at each meal when available and ensures quality service.
  • Prepares food and coordinates food service for special events as requested.
  • Notifies the nutrition coordinator of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances.
• Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation
  • Ensures compliance with local health department regulations and the community policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a clean, organized and safe kitchen environment.
  • Ensures proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards.
• Communications
  • Attends all regular staff meetings and required training sessions.
  • Effectively communicates information pertaining to the residents on a “need to know” basis to other team members according to the community policies and procedures.
  • Notify your supervisor or the clinical director if you observe a change in a resident’s condition.
  • Accountable for compliance, excellence and delivery of resident care in adherence with organization, local, state and federal regulations.
  • Maintains a positive and professional manner toward residents, visitors, families and co-workers.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures of Ohio Living.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Obtain/hold any local, state and/or county required food handling/sanitation licenses and/or certificates.
  • Maintains a current ServSafe certificate (food services sanitation certificate) or able to participate in the food services sanitation training to become ServSafe certified.
• Experience
  • One (1) year job‑related experience including food preparation, full‑line menu items and therapeutic diets.
  • Experience in cooking for large groups.
• Other Requirements
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Physical Job Requirements

• Stand/walk up to two hours a day.
• Sit up to eight hours a day.
• Frequently support up to 30 pounds.
• Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently kneel, bend, and reach.