Cook/Baker

Cleveland Clinic; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a Cook/Baker to prepare a variety of meals for patients, caregivers, and visitors. You will follow standardized recipes, review menus, and coordinate cooking schedules with supervisors and dietitians to ensure timely service.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of cooking experience, with knowledge of safe food handling and storage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years cooking experience in a variety of menu items.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, preparation and storage.
• Formal training program for cooks or 3+ years related experience is preferred.
• Culinary certification program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
• Plan cooking schedule with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confer with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines in storage, handling, and preparation of food and in sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

HACCP

Dietary modifications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Mercy Hospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Cook/Baker, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors.

A caregiver in this position works full-time| 10:30am—7:00pm. Every other weekend and holiday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
• Plan cooking schedule with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confer with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines in the storage, handling, and preparation of food and in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years prior cooking experience in a variety of menu items
• Knowledge of proper food handling, preparation and storage

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Successful completion of a formal training program for cooks or 3 or more years related experience
• Successful completion of a culinary certification program

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with food preparation equipment.
• Requires a high degree of dexterity to prepare food items as well as plate assembly and garnish.
• Ability to work in an environment with possible extreme temperature change.
• Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors used in coded dating system required.
• Exposure to chemicals for the purpose of cleaning and sanitizing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.00

Maximum hourly: $18.44

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).