Cook: $1500 Sign On Available

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Cook to join their team. The role involves preparing and producing food for various dining services while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and experience in food preparation. This position offers a $1500 sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on quality and safety.

Benefits

$1500 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• One year of food prep experience required, three years preferred.
• Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food for various areas while ensuring quality and safety.
• Interact with customers and fulfill their expectations by cooking food to order.
• Maintain work areas and kitchen equipment to meet health code requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Food Safety

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Commercial Food Service Equipment

Job description

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Summary

Under the supervision of the Lead Cook and Production Supervisor, the Cook is responsible for preparing and producing food and related items for multiple areas, including Kids Café, Room Service, and Central Production. This role ensures compliance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Full-Time

Afternoons

$1500 Sign On Available (Taxable)

Responsibilities

• Interact positively and proactively with customers by cooking food to order and fulfilling their expectations.
• Plan and manage time efficiently to meet production schedules and maintain high-quality and sanitation standards.
• Prepare and produce food and related items for various areas, adhering to the organization's production standards.
• Follow standardized recipes and complete all required documentation accurately.
• Understand and comply with county, state, and federal health codes to ensure the health and safety of customers.
• Maintain work areas, kitchen equipment, and food handling procedures to meet all safety and health code requirements.
• Monitor food rotation and label items according to proper storage guidelines.
• Communicate relevant information regarding food production status to coworkers effectively.
• Prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, fruit cups, and other side dishes, as well as cook-to-order items for retail and patient dining applications.
• Regularly communicate with supervisors, coworkers, staff, patients, families, and visitors, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Provide input to the culinary team on recipe development, menu planning, and determining optimal food usage based on factors such as seasonal availability, catered events, and census levels to maximize efficiency and cost control.
• Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food preparation and handling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of county, state, and federal health and safety codes and regulations related to food service operations.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of commercial food service equipment, including deep fryers, ovens, cooktops, slicers, and more.
• Ability to read and interpret recipes, apply appropriate cooking methods, and utilize commercial food service equipment effectively.

Education And Experience

• Certification: Serve Safe Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: one year of food prep required, three years preferred.