Nutrition Services - Cook

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Cook to assist the Executive Chef and Production Coordinator in preparing hot food items for patients, the cafeteria, and catered events. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of professional cooking experience.

This role requires effective verbal communication and familiarity with food production equipment. Join our team to maintain the highest standards of food quality and sanitation.

Qualifications

• One year professional experience cooking is required.
• Ability to maintain sanitary standards.
• Effective communication with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for hot production.
• Cook according to standardized recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary standards.

Skills

Familiarity with nutrition-related software

Skill in operation of food production equipment

Effective verbal communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Frequently: 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 shoulder.

Continuously: 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).

Remarks

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.

EEO Statement

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet