Prep Cook

11AM-7PM WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS REQUIRED PAY IS $17 IN HILLIARD AREA

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing, and well-balanced meals for residents and staff in accordance with approved menus, dietary guidelines, food safety standards, and physician-prescribed diets. The Cook helps create a clean, safe, and welcoming dining experience that supports residents' health and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Follow special dietary requirements, including therapeutic, diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure all food is prepared, cooked, and served in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation, storage, and service.
• Assist with food preparation, portion control, and meal presentation.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the Dietary Manager.
• Properly store food and label products according to health department guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, and food preparation areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with receiving and storing food deliveries.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, nursing staff, and other departments to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all residents with dignity and respect.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare facility, rehabilitation center, nursing home, hospital, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe Certification preferred (or ability to obtain as required).
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Exposure to hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• May require weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Essential Skills

• Meal preparation and cooking
• Food safety and sanitation
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary restrictions
• Inventory and stock management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to work safely in a warm kitchen environment.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.