Cook (full-time/part-time)

Hopewell; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

403(b) plan

Health Insurance with HRA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Meals

Job summary

Hopewell is seeking a Cook to join our food service team. The role offers either part-time or full-time hours in a twenty-four hour residential facility, with meals prepared for staff and residents.

Duties include preparing meals to recipes, using a variety of cooking methods, and maintaining safety and cleanliness throughout the kitchen. The position requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license, and successful pre-employment background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for groups and following recipes.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work with a team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation and portioning according to recipes.
• Cook using baking, grilling, frying, broiling and steaming methods.
• Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients and meals.
• Keep area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitized per health guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to deliver meals on time.
• Follow established food safety procedures.
• Work with staff and residents calmly and respectfully

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Cook (full-time/part-time)

Posted October 15, 2026

Our food service department provides nutritionally balanced meals with a focus on farm to table and homemade “from scratch” cooking. We are a twenty-four hour residential facility and prepare and serve our staff and residents breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. We currently have an available part-time or full-time Cook position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meal preparation: measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipes.


• Cook food using methods such as baking, grilling, frying, broiling and steaming.


• Ensures the freshness and quality of ingredients and meals prepared.


• Keeps work area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitized following health and safety guidelines.


• Collaborates with other kitchen staff.


• Follow established food and equipment safety and sanitation procedures.


• Must be comfortable working around adults diagnosed with mental illness.

Shift:

• 6 am to 2 pm


• 11 am to 7 pm


• 10:30 am to 6:30 pm

Candidate Must:

• Be at least 22 years in age


• Valid Driver License


• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Pass pre-employment background checks and drug test

Benefits Include:

• Paid training


• 403b with a company matching contribution


• Employee Assistance Program


• Meals


• Health Insurance with an employer sponsored HRA or HSA spending account.


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Long Term Disability Insurance (employer funded)


• Life Insurance (employer funded)


• Supplemental insurance lines


• PTO

Salary: $15.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

Shift differential available for weekends.

Weekend shifts may be required.

Hopewell’s onboarding process can take between two and three weeks to complete, largely due to the time it takes to receive the BCI and FBI background checks.

A sign on bonus of $500 is available to those candidates who advance to employment and is payable after six months of continual employment.

Hopewell aspires to celebrate and thrive on inclusiveness in our therapeutic community, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Please check our website at www.hopewellcommunity.org