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

11:00pm-7:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. 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. Mercy Hospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Cook/Baker, you will review menus, the daily census, tally sheets and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers and visitors to ensure they have the energy they need to get through their days, no matter how hectic or demanding. This role offers a unique way to enhance the Cleveland Clinic experience and make a difference in the lives of everyone you meet. 

This position provides valuable opportunities to gain experience in kitchen operations while offering a pathway to potential advancement into management through Morrison.

A caregiver in this role works days from 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

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/GED 

• Two years of cooking experience with 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 three years of related experience 

• Successful completion of a Culinary Certification Program 

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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. 

                       

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