Nutrition Services Relief Cook I

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role assists the Executive Chef and the Production Coordinator in preparing hot food items for patients, the cafeteria, and catered events using standardized recipes. The candidate will also prepare food for modified diets and participate in Quality Improvement activities within the Nutrition Services Department. The position requires availability between 2 am and 9 pm, depending on the coverage needs, and involves working every other weekend and holiday. The role may also involve prepping and producing food for high-volume catering, patient areas, or retail areas.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent, required.
• One year professional experience cooking, required.
• Familiarity with personal computer and nutrition-related software.
• Skill in proper operation of food production equipment (ovens, vertical cutter mixer, etc.).
• Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with department staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for hot production by assembling ingredients.
• Cooks products according to standardized recipes.
• Uses equipment for food preparation including mixers, food chopper, and food processor.
• Maintains sanitary standards of the production area according to departmental procedures.
• Adheres to Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Assists in creating special preparations and presentations for catered events if needed.
• Preps and produces food items for high volume catering.
• Helps prep and produce food for patient or retail areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED