Cook I Full Time - Mount Carmel East

Trinity Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Employer 401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

DailyPay

Referral rewards

Job summary

Mount Carmel, part of Trinity Health, is hiring a Cook to prepare food for patients, the cafeteria, and catering services in a hospital setting. The role involves ensuring meals are ready on time, coordinating with dietitians, and adhering to dietary restrictions.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, and a Food handlers’ certification within 6 months. Strong teamwork and customer service abilities are essential, with a day shift and competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or 1-year equivalent experience with commercial production food service.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication).
• Must read, write, and speak English.
• Food handlers’ certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in hospital, large institution, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of large quantity cooking standards and recipe-based preparation.
• Ability to complete assignments under direct supervision; work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Obtains ingredients from storage areas for recipes as needed.
• Lifts and carries medium to heavy food and equipment.
• Plans cooking schedule with supervisor or dietitian to ensure timely meals.
• Consults with dietitians on modified diets and special orders to determine food quantities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team works

Independent worker

Education

High school graduate or 1-year equivalent experience in food service

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Cooks and prepares food for distribution to patients, the cafeteria, and catering services This position is eligible to all candidates 16+ in age

What You Will Do:

• Obtains appropriate ingredients from storage areas for recipes when necessary
• Responsible for lifting and carrying medium to heavy food and equipment.
• Plans cooking schedule with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confers with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of reviews menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school Graduate or 1-year equivalent experience with commercial production food service.
• Must have basic math skills to, including addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication.
• Must know how to read, write, and speak English.
• Licensure / Certification: Food handlers’ certification within 6 months of hire
• Experience: Relevant work experience in a hospital setting, large institution or Commercial kitchen preferred
• Effective Communication Skills and customer service skills
• Knowledge of large quantity standards of cooking preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation by recipe preferred
• Ability to complete assignments under direct supervision.
• The ability to work independently as a part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and good organization skills.
• Must be compatible with others and work well in a service situation with many different people.
• Must have a clean and neat appearance.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
• You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs.

If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.