Cook
Akron
Akron General Medical Center
Dietary-Cleveland Clinic Akron General
AK9921
Day/Evening/Night/Weekend
6:00am-2:30pm/11:00am-7:30pmUSW Bid Period: 07/10/26 - 07/16/26
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support andappreciation,and createsteppingstonestoward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations
When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, andAkron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs.As a Cook, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers,special eventsand visitors.By providing quality food and putting the best food and
presentation forward, you will help to increase patient satisfaction. You will also be able to further develop your personal and professional skill set,allowingthe opportunity to grow withinCleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position worksdaysfrom6:00AM – 2:30PM or 11:00AM – 7:30PM, including every other weekend and holiday
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Cook and prepare food according to recipes, productionsheetsand instructions.
Adjust recipes to required amounts to achieve specified finished product quantities.
Plan the daily production schedule and use of leftovers.
Produce,portion,assembleand deliver items.
Check, assemble andmaintainsupplies, finished products, pre-prepped items,utensilsand equipment.
Report any equipment, personnel, safety, supply, assignment,recipeor quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor.
Test or taste food to ensure quality products are produced at correct,safeand qualitytemperatures
Deliver prepared food items toappropriate dishup, storage or serving areas.
Follow pan size and set up diagrams for service and garnish pans for catering and the cafeteria.
Use equipment, such as a stove, steamer, slow cooker, oven, kettle, slicer, grill,fryerand hot/cold boxes.
Follow proper sanitation procedures, practice proper food handling techniques and the “clean as you go” policy andmaintaina clean,sanitizedand organized work area.
Follow safety rules, regulations,proceduresand directions for equipment and chemicals.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
HighSchoolDiplomaor GED
Institutional cooking experience
One year of experience producing quantity
Demonstrated interest,aptitudeand ability for cooking
Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures,timeframes, temperatures,sanitationand equipment use/cleaning
Ability to judge food products in quality terms, such as flavor, aroma, consistency,textureand temperature
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work rapidly to meet time deadlines; performs work which requires continuous standing and lifting of materials with high requirements for good eyesight (i.e.
read recipes judge products) and good arm and hand dexterity in operating equipment and hand preparation.
Good eye/hand coordination essential.
Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives slicer).
Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).
An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals gloves food and supplies used and essential to the job.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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