Cook - $19.23 to $23.08 per HOUR

Summa Health System is a well-established healthcare organization, known for its exceptional patient care and community commitment. Recognized as one of the region's top employers by third-party groups including NorthCoast 99, Summa Health attracts talented professionals due to its positive corporate culture, dedication to servant leadership, and strong emphasis on collegial working relationships. The organization fosters a supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered to deliver the highest level of service to patients and families. The system operates with a philosophy centered around respect, integrity, and collaboration, which creates a workplace that champions both professional growth and personal well-being. Summa Health’s competitive pay structure and comprehensive benefits contribute significantly to its reputation as an employer of choice in the healthcare sector. Located on the Barberton Campus, this part-time role offers 20 hours weekly with shifts from 10:45 am to 7:15 pm, providing a well-balanced schedule for those seeking meaningful work alongside other commitments. The salary range for this position is between $19.23 and $23.08 per hour, dependent on factors like experience and geographic location, ensuring equitable compensation practices. The role in focus is a hospital food service position tasked with performing various duties related to food preparation and cooking within a healthcare setting. It involves preparing, cooking, plating, and serving food in bulk or in individual portions to patients and other customers, strictly adhering to established standards and protocols. This position demands a commitment to food safety and hygiene as the candidate must comply with local, state, and federal food handling regulations. It requires practical skills such as reading and following complex instructions, basic math for portion control, and the physical stamina to remain active and on their feet most of the day. Additionally, the role involves lifting, pushing, and pulling medium to occasionally heavy objects and working in temperature extremes caused by cooking equipment. Understanding the diverse needs of the patient population, including neonates, children, adults, and geriatric patients, is a vital part of this job, requiring the ability to interact with patients respectfully and compassionately. This makes the role not only about cooking but also about contributing to the overall patient care experience through nutrition and service. Candidates interested in joining Summa Health in this capacity can expect a rewarding, supportive, and dynamic environment that values quality and teamwork, offering opportunities for personal and professional development within the healthcare food service domain.

• proven ability to read and write English
• follow written and oral instructions
• perform basic mathematical functions
• prioritize tasks
• one year of cooking and food preparation experience
• ability to be active and on feet most of the day
• ability to lift, push, and pull medium weight objects
• ability to occasionally lift heavy weight objects
• ability to withstand hot, humid, cold or icy working conditions
• knowledge of and compliance with food handling regulations
• ability to provide necessary care for patients across various age groups
• ability to interact effectively with diverse patient populations
• medium level physical demands involving exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally