Dietary Cook

Aventura Health Group; North Lima (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aventura Health Group is seeking a part-time or full-time Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. You will assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner while honoring dietary restrictions and providing alternatives as needed.

The role emphasizes teamwork, quality service, and dedication to resident well-being, with opportunities to work in a compassionate environment. Prior institutional cooking experience is helpful, and a sanitation certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum).
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or related medical facility preferred but not necessary.
• Must have a sanitation certificate.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents according to dietary restrictions and needs.
• Ensure sanitation and hygienic practices in all food preparation areas.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
• Maintain a courteous, empathetic, and professional demeanor with residents and staff.
• Communicate effectively to receive and relay information necessary for meal prep and service.

Skills

Cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare team where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Dietary Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Part Time Cook or Full Time Cook at Aventura at Assumption Village, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.