Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Quality Meals & Care

Ohio Living; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare meals per planned menus, recipes, and quality standards. You will ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations and support catering needs while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The role requires 3+ years of restaurant-style cooking, knowledge of cooking methods, and experience with POS and diet-management software. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years quantity and/or restaurant-style cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of cooking methods and food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation required.
• Experience in food cost and operational control preferred.
• Proficiency with POS and diet management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves all products and meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Ensures timely and efficient meal service while meeting quality, sanitary standards.
• Stocks and maintains adequate levels of food, portioning per standard sizes.
• Reviews production quantities and communicates leftovers for weekly menu planning.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and equipment; follows sanitation schedules.
• Assists in catering needs and special events; supports leadership training of staff.
• In supervisor's absence, assumes responsibility for food production operations.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Quality control

Sanitation

Menu planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Diet management software

Job description

Ohio Living in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare meals per planned menus, recipes, and quality standards. You will ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations and support catering needs while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The role requires 3+ years of restaurant-style cooking, knowledge of cooking methods, and experience with POS and diet-management software. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are required.