Cook I

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 22,937 - 27,276; Part time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center in Youngstown, Ohio, seeks a dedicated food service worker for a part-time role. With a schedule of 24 hours per week, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals while adhering to strict safety and cleanliness standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a related discipline and preferably a high school diploma. Join us in providing excellent service to patients and visitors!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and cooking standards.
• Cook various foods and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Food safety standards

Customer service

Cooking methods

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen utensils

Food preparation equipment

Job description

Schedule: 24 hours per week. Weekdays 10:30am–2:30pm, every other weekend 11:30am–8:00pm, every other holiday.

Schedule & Compensation

Primary location: Liberty Campus. Employment type: Full‑time equivalent 0.6 (regular). Annualized pay range: $16.65 – $19.80 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and cooking standards. Use kitchen utensils and equipment: scales, mixers, grinders, slicers.
• Cook foods: bake, roast, broil, steam, fry meats, fish, vegetables and other items. Taste and adjust seasonings to improve flavor and texture.
• Portion food correctly onto patient or guest trays as required.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards. Follow Department of Health procedures for cleanliness, personal hygiene, and storage to ensure safe food production.
• Attend required monthly in‑services and comply with infection‑control policies and procedures.
• Planner role:
  • Review menus and production sheets to determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, sauces, soups, casseroles, breakfast foods and desserts.
  • Plan cooking schedule to ensure foods are ready at specified times.
  • Prepare food items for cooking by washing, trimming and seasoning; prepare pre‑preparation items according to production.
• Compliance role:
  • Assure adherence to CACFP requirements for food preparation, service, and menu planning.
  • Attend required training and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of CACFP rules.
• Sanitation and conservation:
  • Complete transportation records for quantities prepared and record waste.
  • Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140°F or below 41°F.
  • Complete transportation logs according to established times.
• Customer service:
  • Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors.
  • Follow CARES standards at all times.
• Maintain departmental safety program and report safety concerns appropriately.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer — Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.