Part-Time Care Kitchen Cook — Make Meals Matter

KETTERINGHEIGHTS; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating shifts

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Kettering Heights is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals and snacks for residents, following menus and dietary requirements, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. You will work with the dietary and care teams to meet residents' needs and assist with meal service.

This role features rotating days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A caring attitude and ability to follow recipes are essential; prior food-service experience is preferred, with training available.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking or food-service experience preferred, but training may be provided.
• Dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to follow recipes and dietary instructions.
• Caring attitude and respect for residents.
• Food-handler certification may be required by state or facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to menus and dietary requirements.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and food-safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Assist with meal service and ensure food is prepared and served on time.
• Collaborate with dietary and care teams to meet residents' needs.
• Perform other kitchen and dietary duties as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Team player

Dependable

Follow recipes

Food safety

Food-handler certification

Job description

Kettering Heights is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals and snacks for residents, following menus and dietary requirements, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. You will work with the dietary and care teams to meet residents' needs and assist with meal service.

This role features rotating days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A caring attitude and ability to follow recipes are essential; prior food-service experience is preferred, with training available.