Patient-Focused Hospital Cook: Nutritious, Safe Meals

OhioHealth; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Dietary Kitchen Assistant to prepare hot foods for patients and retail guests, following production sheets and recipes.

You will document food safety logs, practice safe handling, and keep the work area clean and organized. You may train others and assist with stocking as needed.

This role supports our Nutrition Services team in a fast-paced hospital kitchen, requiring attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand verbal/written instructions and perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to learn and understand safe and sanitary food handling techniques as well as modified diets.
• Preparation of hot food items in large volume; proper use of convection ovens, grills, fryers, knives, and mixers.
• Creative food garnishing techniques.
• One year food preparation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot and cold foods for patients and retail customers according to production sheets.
• Documents on appropriate food safety logs in a timely manner.
• Accurately follows standardized recipes for in-house production.
• Proper use of cooking and prep equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work area; reports malfunctions.
• Relieves and trains other positions as assigned; obtains necessary stock.
• As an HRO, emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in performing duties.

Skills

Read/write

Basic math

Food safety

Garnishing

Large volume cooking

Kitchen equipment

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Knives & mixers

Tools

Convection ovens

Grills

Fryers

Knives

Mixers

Job description

OhioHealth in Mansfield, OH is seeking a Dietary Kitchen Assistant to prepare hot foods for patients and retail guests, following production sheets and recipes.

You will document food safety logs, practice safe handling, and keep the work area clean and organized. You may train others and assist with stocking as needed.

This role supports our Nutrition Services team in a fast-paced hospital kitchen, requiring attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to safety and quality.