Cook/Baker

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Review menu and special orders to determine types and quantities of food items to be prepared.
• Follow standardized recipes in preparation of all foods.
• Plan cooking schedule with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure food will be ready at specified times.
• Confer with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines in the storage, handling, and preparation of food and in the sanitation and maintenance of work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years prior cooking experience in a variety of menu items.
• Knowledge of proper food handling, preparation and storage.

Preferred qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal training program for cooks or 3 or more years related experience.
• Successful completion of a culinary certification program.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with food preparation equipment.
• Requires a high degree of dexterity to prepare food items as well as plate assembly and garnish.
• Ability to work in an environment with possible extreme temperature change.
• Visual acuity with the ability to distinguish colors used in coded dating system required.
• Exposure to chemicals for the purpose of cleaning and sanitizing.

Benefits

• We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.

Pay

• Minimum hourly: $15.00
• Maximum hourly: $18.44