Nutrition Services - Cook

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Nutrition Services - Cook to assist the Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in preparing hot meals for patients, the cafeteria, and catered events using standardized recipes. Responsibilities include cooking to dietary specifications, maintaining sanitation, and supporting special presentations for catered events.

Requires high school diploma and at least one year of cooking experience; strong communication and PC/nutrition

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of professional cooking experience.
• Familiar with personal computer and nutrition-related software.
• Effective verbal communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for hot production by assembling ingredients.
• Cooks products according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains sanitary standards of the production area.
• Assists in catering events and special presentations when needed.

Skills

PC familiarity

Verbal communication

Sanitation & safety

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Nutrition Services - Cook# Careers## Nutrition Services - CookApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-25633**Overview:****Job Description Summary:**Assists the Executive Chef and the Production Coordinator in the preparation of all hot food items served to patients, the cafeteria, and catered events as assigned using standardized recipes. Prepares food for modified diets. Participated in Quality Improvement activities related to the Nutrition Services Department.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Prepares ingredients for the hot production by assembling ingredients.* Cooks products according to standardized recipes.* Uses equipment for food preparation including mixers, food chopper, food processor, etc.* Maintains sanitary standards of the production area according to departmental procedures.* Adheres to Customer Service Performance expectations.* Assists in creating special preparations and presentations for catered events if needed. **Education Requirement:**High School Graduate or equivalent, required. **Licensure Requirement:**(not specified) **Certifications:**(not specified) **Skills:**Familiarity with personal computer and nutrition-related software.Skill in proper operation of food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc.).Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with department staff. **Experience:**One year professional experience cooking, required. **Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, SittingFREQUENTLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Hearing acuity, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulderCONTINUOUSLY: Bend/twist, Depth perception, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Power Tools, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking **Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**(not specified) \"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"