Food Prep/Cook - FT

About the Role

We’re hiring a Food Preparation/Cook to support high-quality meal service for patients, café guests, and special events in a healthcare setting. This role plays a vital part in daily food production, short-order cooking, and maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates bring hands-on kitchen experience, strong teamwork, and pride in service excellence within hospital food services.

What You’ll Do

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare ingredients and cook menu items for patient meals, café service, and special functions
• Execute short-order grill and deli station cooking with speed, accuracy, and consistency
• Bake and plate desserts, salads, sides, soups, and entrée items using standardized recipes
• Monitor food quality and safety through proper tasting, temperature checks, and handling

Customer Service & Meal Service

• Deliver friendly, responsive service to patients, visitors, and café patrons
• Take orders at counters or by phone and prepare items to order
• Present portions attractively with garnishes, sauces, and appropriate plating

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Follow Ohio Department of Health Uniform Food Code and HACCP guidelines
• Record and monitor food and equipment temperatures accurately
• Rotate stock, check expiration dates, and maintain clean, organized prep areas

Kitchen Operations & Sanitation

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, trays, and utensils by hand and machine
• Complete daily and deep-cleaning tasks for kitchen and dish areas
• Assist with inventory counts and requisitions for coolers, freezers, and dry storage

Our Culture & Values

We’re guided by Integrity, Ownership, Compassion, and Respect—working as one team to serve our community with professionalism and care.

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite position at a hospital kitchen and café in Port Clinton, Ohio. The role involves standing for extended periods and working in hot, cold, and fast-paced environments.

Apply Today

Apply today to help us provide safe, nourishing meals that support healing and exceptional guest experiences.

• • Minimum 6 months of food service experience or equivalent hands-on training
  • Proven knife handling and basic cooking skills in a commercial kitchen
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management abilities
  • Ability to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and maintain food safety standards

  Preferred

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior hospital or institutional food preparation experience
  • ServSafe Certification