Patient Meals Cook - HACCP & Kitchen Ops

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for preparing, cooking, portioning, and presenting hot and cold items for patient meals, cafeteria, and events.

You will receive and store food and supplies, handle deliveries to patient units, maintain HACCP compliance, and support a safe, clean kitchen with a focus on quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of related work experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Related food service knowledge and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods for patient meal service, cafeteria and/or catering/special events.
• May prepare and serve food directly to customer per verbal instructions from patron, including demonstration cooking.
• Follows recipes and plating guidelines for all items served.
• Portions food items into appropriate serving containers utilizing proper portion sizes.
• Garnishes according to recipes and/or established garnishing guidelines.
• Delivers excellent customer service to both internal and external customers demonstrating the ExCELS Core Values.
• Demonstrates competency in the safe operation of a variety of cooking equipment including ranges, fryers, ovens, grills, mixers, slicers, steamers, microwaves, toasters, etc.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Customer service

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for preparing, cooking, portioning, and presenting hot and cold items for patient meals, cafeteria, and events.

You will receive and store food and supplies, handle deliveries to patient units, maintain HACCP compliance, and support a safe, clean kitchen with a focus on quality and customer service.