Cook - food Services Patient 80hrs Biweekly Days

Metrohealth Medical Center

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. As a member of our Dining Services team, you will support our patients and caregivers by preparing and serving restaurant-quality meals in our state-of-the-art facility. With stable hours, competitive pay, paid-time off and generous benefits, MetroHealth is a great place to pursue your hospitality career. Plus, there are opportunities to grow and learn about health careers within our System.

In this role, you will perform a variety of cooking and food preparation to provide quality food for the satisfaction of our patients/customers.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a Level Two Person in Charge Food Protection Certification from an Ohio Department of Health approved issuing body (i.e. ServSafe, etc.) or obtains within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of experience in high-volume food service and/or high-quantity food production cooking.
• Understanding of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Ability to comprehend the English language when reading recipes, maintaining logs, and communicating in the kitchen.
• Ability to clearly and accurately verbalize menu options to the customer.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, especially as they pertain to cooking measurements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accepted culinary certification or proof of completing culinary coursework.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess a basic understanding of therapeutic diet plans.

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Ability to climb intermittently during the day.
• Ability to push/pull/lift 100-300 pounds.
• Ability to see computer monitor and departmental documents.
• Requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products.
• Requires exposure to warm and cold temperatures.