Cook, Part Time

CommuniCare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

CommuniCare is seeking Part-Time Cooks for the Columbus Healthcare Center. In this role, you will provide essential culinary support, ensuring timely and safe food preparation for residents. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, food service experience, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.

Benefits

Competitive wages

PTO plans

Life and disability plans

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Technical training and prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• ServSafe certification or food handler's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of food preparation and service for residents.
• Maintain compliance with sanitary and food preparation procedures.
• Ensure food preparation accuracy, timeliness, and presentation.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Columbus Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for Part-Time Cooks to join our team.

12:30-8:00 PM Shift Available

Purpose/Belief Statement:

The position of Cook exists to provide routine support in the Culinary Department. This position must work effectively with team members to ensure work is accomplished in a timely, effective, and safe manner. The role also involves managing available resources efficiently.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Perform all aspects of food preparation and service for residents as required.
2. Manage all functions of culinary preparation, execution, and serving according to established menus and recipes.
3. Maintain established meal times by preparing all items on time.
4. Maintain all necessary records and documentation.
5. Label, date, cover, and store all food items properly.
6. Control food and material waste.
7. Ensure compliance with all sanitary and food preparation procedures.
8. Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and take corrective actions if temperatures are incorrect.
9. Clean and monitor all kitchen and food preparation equipment to ensure proper operation and quality.
10. Ensure food preparation accuracy, timeliness, presentation, and proper temperatures for all food items.
11. Assist the Culinary Director with kitchen operations as assigned.
12. Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, delivering the highest quality of nutritional care.
13. Maintain compliance with departmental, center, and corporate policies, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
14. Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to enhance quality of care.
15. Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Technical training and prior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• ServSafe certification or food handler's license preferred.

Benefits

As a CommuniCare employee, you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full-time employees a range of benefits including life and disability plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality carriers. Additionally, we provide a 401(k) plan with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.

About Us

We are a family-owned company, one of the nation’s largest providers of post-acute care, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, assisted living, independent rehabilitation centers, and LTACHs. Since 1984, we have offered comprehensive management services for adult living communities. Our mission is "to reach out with our hearts and touch the hearts of others," fostering "Caring Communities" where staff, residents, clients, and families care for and about one another.