Cook - Food Service in Healthcare

Aventura at Assumption; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventura at Assumption Village in Lima, Ohio seeks a caring Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents, following dietary restrictions and offering alternatives as needed. The role emphasizes safe food handling, following instructions, and maintaining a courteous, confidential, professional demeanor while working with elders in a healthcare setting.

High school education required; sanitation certificate or ability to obtain within 30 days; prior hospital or nursing facility

Qualifications

• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• One year dietary experience in a hospital or nursing facility preferred but NOT required.
• Sanitation certificate required or can obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives for residents.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff; maintain confidentiality and professional appearance.
• Reliable transportation.

Skills

Facility cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook at Aventura at Assumption Village, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in facility-based or childcare cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Maintain courteous and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Reliable transportation

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital or nursing facility preferred but NOT required
• Must have a sanitation certificate or can get it within 30 days

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.