Cook: $1500 Sign On Bonus

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook to join their culinary team. This part-time role focuses on preparing and producing high-quality food for various dining areas, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation, a strong understanding of food safety regulations, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking to make a positive impact on the dining experience for children and families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety codes related to food service.
• Proficiency in operating commercial kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce food for various dining applications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Interact positively with customers and fulfill their expectations.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Food Safety Compliance

Time Management

Recipe Interpretation

Education

Serve Safe Certification

1 Year Food Prep Experience

3 Years Preferred Experience

Tools

Commercial Food Service Equipment

Job description

Part-Time

11:30Am-8:00Pm

$1500 Sign on Bonus (Taxable)

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Interact positively and proactively with customers by cooking food to order and fulfilling their expectations.

2. Plan and manage time efficiently to meet production schedules and maintain high-quality and sanitation standards.

3. Prepare and produce food and related items for various areas, adhering to the organization's production standards.

4. Follow standardized recipes and complete all required documentation accurately.

5. Understand and comply with county, state, and federal health codes to ensure the health and safety of customers.

6. Maintain work areas, kitchen equipment, and food handling procedures to meet all safety and health code requirements.

7. Monitor food rotation and label items according to proper storage guidelines.

8. Communicate relevant information regarding food production status to coworkers effectively.

9. Prepare salads, sandwiches, desserts, fruit cups, and other side dishes, as well as cook-to-order items for retail and patient dining applications.

10. Regularly communicate with supervisors, coworkers, staff, patients, families, and visitors, ensuring excellent customer service.

11. 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.

12. Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food preparation and handling.

13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Knowledge of county, state, and federal health and safety codes and regulations related to food service operations.

2. Proficiency in the safe operation of commercial food service equipment, including deep fryers, ovens, cooktops, slicers, and more.

3. Ability to read and interpret recipes, apply appropriate cooking methods, and utilize commercial food service equipment effectively.

Education and Experience

1. Certification: Serve Safe Certification required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

2.Experience: one year of food prep required, three years preferred.

Part Time

FTE: 0.500000

Status: Onsite