Cook-Full Time

Ernest Health, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Flexible Spending and HSA

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short & long-term disability

Earned Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Cook to join our hospital kitchen team. The Cook will prepare meals for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring adherence to safety standards and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities include menu planning, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen in a patient-centered environment. Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and a Food Handlers License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; education/experience may substitute.
• Food Handlers License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining safety standards.
• Prepare meals and ensure compliance with dietary requirements.
• Create menus and order kitchen supplies for hospital cafeteria.
• Integrate hospital mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

High-quality food prep

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety & sanitation

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers License

Job description

Overview

Cook Full Time; Toledo, Ohio

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is a premier inpatient rehab facility offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients in the Toledo metro area and beyond. Our hospital is dedicated to restoring hope and functionality to individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious medical conditions that require intensive therapy. We provide a full continuum of rehabilitation services, including advanced neurological rehab, orthopedic and sports injury rehab, and cardiopulmonary rehab, all administered by a compassionate team of specialists. At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, each patient benefits from an individualized care plan and one-on-one therapy sessions in our cutting-edge therapy gym and rehab gardens. Fully accredited and ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective care that helps patients achieve remarkable improvements and confidently return to their daily lives.

Toledo, Ohio

Toledo sits on the western shore of Lake Erie and features a mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, and a revitalized waterfront. Known for its zoo, art museum, and welcoming neighborhoods, Toledo combines affordability with quality of life.

We are seeking a Cook to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through \"My Ernest Journey\" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is \"You Spoke, We Listened\". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available


• Dental and Vision coverage


• 401K with employer matching


• Life insurance


• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives


• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Equivalent in in education or experience required.


• Food Handlers License required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.


• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing healthy food for patients, employees, and visitors. Prepares food ensuring that strict safety standards are followed. Creates menus and orders supplies for the hospital kitchen and cafeteria. Integrates the hospital’s mission and \"Guiding Principles\" into daily practice.