Food Service Aide (PRN)

Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

401k

Life insurance

Disability plans

Competitive wage scale

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Prep Cook to support meal service for patients and staff. You will prepare and portion foods, follow recipes precisely, and work with the kitchen team to ensure meals are served at the right temperature.

The role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, and efficient teamwork. Requirements include basic prep cook experience, ability to follow detailed instructions, and ServSafe or equivalent certification where required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions in detail.
• ServSafe or jurisdiction-required food safety certification.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff for daily meal prep.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for patients and staff.
• Maintain clean, safe kitchen environment per standards.
• Deliver meals to patient floors and restock supplies.
• Clean appliances and sweep/mop floors; take out trash.
• Record dish machine temperatures each shift.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Assists with preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for patients, employees and special events, resulting in foods that taste good, are served at the proper temperature, and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards. Other duties include: Taking out the trash, Ensuring the availability of clean dishes, utensils, and glassware, delivering food to the patient floors, restocking items, cleaning appliances and machines. sweeping and mopping floors. Document temperature readings of the dish machine during each shift.

Pay:

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.
• Food safety certifications as required by jurisdiction. (ServSafe)
• Work alongside Cooking staff to prep for daily meal service.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare food service desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
• A competitive wage scale.
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Cincinnati Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled