Cook - Taylor Station →

Optalis Healthcare; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks a Cook to prepare nutritious meals meeting residents' dietary needs per regulations. This role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and quality while supporting resident satisfaction.

You will follow planned menus, prepare to temps, assist with storage, and work in a team to ensure timely service. Prior healthcare dietary experience is preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.
• Experience in healthcare dietary department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served at proper temperatures and times.
• 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 safety

Food preparation

Nutrition knowledge

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Sanitation standards

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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