Production Cook: Large-Scale Meals, Varied Shifts

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's is seeking a Production Cook for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This full-time position supports the Food Services department with 40 hours per week. A Rx reads and follows new recipes, tastes adjustments, and ensures proper presentation of each dish in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of kitchen experience and a GED or high school diploma; shift varies to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates proper knife skills.
• Able to read and follow new recipes.
• Able to taste and adjust seasoning or components as needed.
• Maintains proper presentation of finished dishes.

Responsibilities

• The Production Cook prepares large quantities of food following a recipe.
• Must read a new recipe and follow instructions accurately.
• Must taste the dish and suggest adjustments as needed.
• Proper presentation of the finished product is a priority.

Skills

Knife skills

Read recipes

Taste adjustments

Food presentation

Education

GED/High School diploma

Job description

Dayton Children's is seeking a Production Cook for the Mathile Center for Mental Health and Wellness. This full-time position supports the Food Services department with 40 hours per week. A Rx reads and follows new recipes, tastes adjustments, and ensures proper presentation of each dish in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of kitchen experience and a GED or high school diploma; shift varies to meet department needs.