Cook

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. 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.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Mercy Hospital 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 events and visitors.

**A caregiver in this position works days 10:15am - 6:45pm - working some weekends.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ 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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Successful completion of a formal training program for cooks

+ OR 3 or more years related experience.

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**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.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities