Cook- New Albany Care Center

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers) in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Cook to prepare palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences under state and federal regulations. You will ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Responsibilities include following planned menus and standardized recipes, maintaining proper temperatures, supporting survey readiness, and collaborating with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Dietary guidelines knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cook prepares and serves palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare dietary department.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking most of the shift.
• Ability to lift 5--40 lbs and push carts up to 300 lbs with assistance.
• Work in hot, humid kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Personal Attributes:

• Respect for residents
• Integrity

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