Job Description

Cook

Full Time

Columbus, OH

AndHealth is on a mission to radically improve access and outcomes for the most challenging chronic health conditions, with the goal of making world-class specialty care accessible and affordable to all. We partner with health systems, community health centers and independent specialists to remove barriers to care to ensure all people have access to the care they deserve.

We are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Cook to join our high-energy kitchen team. In this role, you will work directly alongside our Executive Chef and Sous Chef to deliver world-class, health-conscious cuisine in a 100% gluten-free kitchen. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from a classically trained chef with more than 20 years of experience, including leadership in some of Columbus’ finest dining establishments and kitchens around the world. We are committed to being a workplace that attracts exceptional people and empowers them to maximize their impact, and our culinary program is a vital part of that mission.

This position will report directly to our Executive Chef.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Partner with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to prepare high-quality, health-conscious meals in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen.
• Assist in planning and executing a weekly menu that accommodates food allergies and intolerances while maintaining a 100% gluten-free kitchen.
• Prepare a broad range of meals from scratch using classic and modern cooking techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Support kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and readiness as the company continues to grow.
• Assist with onsite events hosted at AndHealth, including occasional evening and weekend events.
• Prepare leftovers and packaged “grab-and-go” dinners for employees working late.
• Monitor food safety standards, including Critical Control Points (CCPs), food temperatures, storage, and refrigeration compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, prep areas, and all food storage spaces according to established sanitation standards.
• Ensure equipment, cookware, dishes, and serving materials are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for service.
• Help manage inventory levels for food, beverages, and non-food kitchen supplies across dry, refrigerated, and frozen storage.
• Contribute to a positive, high-energy culinary environment with a shared commitment to hospitality and exceptional service.

Education & Licensure Requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• Previous experience in a restaurant, catering, or industrial kitchen setting.
• Ability to maintain a current ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain one upon hire).
• A sincere interest in health, wellness, and the AndHealth mission.

Other Skills or Qualifications:

• Passion for Quality: You love working with real, local, organic, and artisanal ingredients and take pride in cooking from scratch.
• Service Mindset: You lead with a "team-first" attitude and are willing to go above and beyond to delight your coworkers and patients.
• Technical Skill: You have experience working in a professional kitchen environment and feel confident using industrial kitchen equipment and tools.
• Dietary Awareness: You are eager to learn about (or already have experience in) cooking without common allergens like gluten, dairy, and inflammatory oils.
• Growth-Oriented: You are excited by the opportunity to be mentored by an accomplished chef and are looking to sharpen your culinary skills in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Reliable & Respectful: You excel at building respectful relationships with teammates and value being an integral part of a collaborative culture.

Here’s what we’d like to offer you:

• Equal investment and support for our people and patients.
• A fun and ambitious growing environment with a culture that takes on important things, takes risks, and learns quickly.
• The ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation, and conscientiousness, and find joy in working together.
• A team of highly skilled, incredibly kind, and welcoming employees, every one of whom has something unique to offer.
• We know that the overall success of our business is a collaborative effort, and we strive to provide ongoing opportunities for our employees to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid time off, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401k match and more.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, visualize, or hear.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.