Nutrition Services Relief Cook I

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a cook to support high volume meal production for patients and cafeterias. The role involves following standardized recipes, preparing ingredients, and assisting with catered events.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation, using production equipment, and ensuring quality and service standards are met. Prior experience and strong communication with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent is required.
• One year of professional cooking experience is required.
• Effective verbal communication skills with staff are required.
• Familiarity with nutrition-related software.
• Skill in operating food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing hot food items for patients, cafeteria, and catered events.
• Cook products according to standardized recipes.
• Use equipment for food preparation (ovens, mixers, choppers, etc.).
• Maintain sanitary standards in the production area.
• Possibly assist in special preparations for catered events when needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Nutrition software familiarity

Food production equipment operation

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Food production equipment

Job description

Overview
Available from 2am - 9pm, based on position that is being covered. This candidate could be responsible for prepping and production of food items for high volume catering. May also, be responsible for helping prep, and produce food for patient or retail areas. Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday.

Overview
Available from 2am - 9pm, based on position that is being covered. This candidate could be responsible for prepping and production of food items for high volume catering. May also, be responsible for helping prep, and produce food for patient or retail areas. Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday.
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, Sitting
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)

"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"