Cook/Dietary Aide

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lodi Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital is a member of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and has provided top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Medina County since 1920. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best 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 Lodi Community Hospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. By joining the kitchen team as a Cook and Dietary Aide, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors as well as interact with patients on each floor by taking their orders and delivering and picking up trays. This opportunity will allow you to put the best food and presentation forward in order to increase patient satisfaction.  

A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Meet with Dietitian or Manager with Room Service menu concerns. 

• Notify Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, including equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions. 

• Check and inspect food products and supply as delivered and assist in the storage of supplies and food products in the absence of the Manager. 

• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet the mealtime schedule, using only approved, standardized recipes. 

• Maintain timely preparation and delivery of all meals to patients. 

• Maintain safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food for patients, staff, and visitors.  

• Record all food temperatures on proper log. 

• Practice infection control, sanitation and safety precautions as instructed. 

• Tend to dish machine and put clean dishes away, wash pot and pans, sweep and mop dish room area and other related tasks.  

• Record all dishwasher temperatures appropriately. 

• Follow manufacturer's instructions for use of Nutrition Service equipment. 

• Follow cleaning schedule and perform other cleaning duties. 

• Operate the cash register as needed. 

• Assist with special function setups and teardowns. 

• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Graduate or GED 

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and write legibly 

• Experience in food service arena, hospital, long-term care or restaurant service 

• Background in institutional kitchen equipment use 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., long-term care, assisted living)