Cook - Part Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH is seeking a Part Time Production Cook for 1st shift (7:30 AM–2:00 PM) with weekend rotation. The role focuses on preparing large quantities of food by following recipes, with emphasis on knife skills, timely decisions, and accurate presentation.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of kitchen experience and a GED or high school diploma preferred. You will read new recipes, follow instructions, taste and adjust as needed, and contribute to a high-quality food service

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma preferred.
• 1–2 years kitchen experience.
• Able to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Willing to taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares large quantities of food by following recipes.
• Demonstrates proper knife skills and makes timely judgments/decisions.
• Reads new recipes, follows instructions, and tastes food to suggest adjustments as needed.
• Ensures proper presentation of the finished product.

Skills

Knife skills

Reading recipes

Taste and adjust

Decision making

Education

GED/HS diploma preferred

Job description

Cook - Part Time - 1st Shift# dayton children's## Cook - Part Time - 1st ShiftApply: Dayton Children's - Main Campus: Part time: Posted Today: R24624## **Facility:**Dayton Children's - Main Campus## **Department:**Food Services## **Schedule:**Part time## **Hours:**31## **Job Details:**The Production Cook prepares large quantities of food following a recipe. Proper knife skills and the ability to make timely judgments/decisions must be demonstrated. The Production Cook must have the ability to read a new recipe and follow the instructions and have the willingness to taste the food and suggest adjustments as needed. Proper presentation of the finished product is a priority.**Department Specific Job Details:****Shift: 7:30AM - 2:00PM, varied shift on weekend. Rotating weekends and holidays.** **Education:**GED/High School diploma preferred**Experience:**1-2 years kitchen experience### About Us**At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.****We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!****Our values:*** **We commit to safety** -We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.* **We serve with compassion** - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.* **We own every moment** - We take pride in everything we do.* **We’re better together** - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.* **We innovate with purpose** -We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.* **We value and respect each person** -We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.