Cook/Baker

                    

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Job Title

Cook/Baker

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Dietary-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

H12000

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

10:00am-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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.   

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/Baker, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors.   

A caregiver in this position works full-time| 10:30am—7:00pm. Every other weekend and holiday.  

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

• 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.

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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