Cook - Lutheran Hospital

Legacy Staffing; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with 4% company match

Affordable healthcare

Temp-to-hire opportunities

Fast Track to Hire

Career Growth

Stability

Job summary

Legacy Staffing in Cleveland, OH partners with a world-class hospital system to hire a Cook for day shifts, starting at $16.00/hour based on experience and skill. You will focus on food preparation, meal production, quality control, customer service, and maintaining food safety in a healthcare environment.

Key duties include following recipes, preparing and delivering meals, assisting room service, completing logs, and upholding sanitation guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Strong knowledge of basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply basic math skills for recipe conversions and portion adjustments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to comply with all food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and meal schedules.
• Taste and monitor food quality to ensure consistency and compliance with hospital standards.
• Prepare, garnish, and deliver food items to designated locations throughout the facility.
• Assist with room service operations as needed.
• Read, interpret, and adjust recipes using conversion charts to increase or decrease portions.
• Complete production sheets, temperature logs, and food safety documentation.
• Follow food production standards regarding handling techniques, storage procedures, and food temperatures.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Complete daily sanitation and cleaning tasks according to schedules and department standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, clients, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all sanitation, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Recipe reading

Cooking techniques

Communication

Math for conversions

Independence

Critical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Legacy Staffing has partnered with a world-class hospital system in Cleveland, OH to hire a Cook. This is a Day Shift opportunity with a starting pay rate of $16.00/hour based on experience and skill level. This role focuses on food preparation, meal production, quality control, customer service, and maintaining food safety standards in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and meal schedules.
• Taste and monitor food quality to ensure consistency and compliance with hospital standards.
• Prepare, garnish, and deliver food items to designated locations throughout the facility.
• Assist with room service operations as needed.
• Read, interpret, and adjust recipes using conversion charts to increase or decrease portions.
• Complete production sheets, temperature logs, and food safety documentation.
• Follow food production standards regarding handling techniques, storage procedures, and food temperatures.
• Maintain assigned work areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Complete daily sanitation and cleaning tasks according to schedules and department standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, clients, and co-workers.
• Adhere to all sanitation, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to apply basic math skills for recipe conversions and portion adjustments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to work well under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
• Ability to comply with all food safety and sanitation standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service, cooking, restaurant, cafeteria, hospital, or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience working in a healthcare or high-volume food service environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to push, pull, and move carts weighing up to 350 pounds.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to twist, stoop, bend, and squat frequently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Approximately 45% standing and 45% walking during the workday.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Available Shifts:

• Day Shift: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
• Day Shift: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Rotating weekends required
• Swing position based on departmental staffing needs

Benefits Include:

• Affordable healthcare plans available for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with 4% company match after qualifying period and participation requirements are met.
• Weekly pay.
• Temp-to-hire opportunities with top companies across Ohio.
• Fast Track to Hire: Successfully complete your 90-day assignment (approximately 3 months) to become eligible for direct employment.
• Career Growth: Once hired by the hospital, you unlock pay increases, full benefits, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Stability: Hospital environments offer consistent hours and overtime potential.

Legacy Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.