Head Cook (Aultman Hospital)

AVI Foodsystems • Canton, OH

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About The Position

AVI Foodsystems at Aultman Hospital is hiring a full-time Head Cook for a fast-paced healthcare culinary setting. The successful candidate will join a knowledgeable leadership team and a kitchen team that prepares food from scratch for patients and guests. Starting wage is based on experience and education. The role requires basic food-safety knowledge, experience in a high-volume kitchen, a positive attitude, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position involves flexible hours, including possible early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in a culinary lead role.
• Understanding of basic food safety.
• A positive attitude, teamwork, a desire to succeed, and the ability to get things done.
• Ability to build relationships by actively listening and responding to clients’ needs.
• Adaptability to changing business conditions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to perform many different tasks during each shift.
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Pre-employment screening, including drug testing and background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in a high-volume environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and food according to specifications and in a timely manner.
• Measure kitchen ingredients and food portions accurately.
• Ensure kitchen staff follow established standards, procedures, rules, and sanitation requirements.
• Use kitchen knives and equipment, including grills, ovens, steamers, and warmers, to prepare food.
• Manage kitchen inventory and ensure supplies are fresh and high quality.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during cooking and store food properly afterward.
• Keep the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Take charge of kitchen opening, closing, and other duties as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Build relationships by actively listening and responding to clients’ needs.
• Perform a variety of tasks during each shift and work independently without supervision.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Continual training and growth opportunities
• Health coverage for full-time team members
• Life insurance coverage for full-time team members
• Dental coverage for full-time team members
• Vision coverage for full-time team members
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Advancement opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms
• Stable work environment
• Family culture and atmosphere

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed