Cook (College Hill) - $17 to $20 per HOUR

Cincinnati Children’s is a world-renowned pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to advancing children's health through compassionate care, innovative research, and education. Located at the College Hill Campus, Cincinnati Children’s is widely recognized as one of the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the United States, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report for over 15 years. The institution prides itself on a holistic team approach that combines clinical excellence with cutting-edge scientific discovery to improve patient outcomes and support families in need. With significant funding from the National Institutes of Health, a designation as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Cincinnati Children’s stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in pediatric care. The full-time position available is within the College Hill Food Service department, focused on food preparation and service with a commitment to safety, sanitation, and nutritional standards. This role is essential to supporting the hospital’s mission by ensuring that all meals prepared meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and health requirements, particularly adhering to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines. The day shift schedule provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable 40-hour workweek with an annualized salary ranging from $16.65 to $19.80 per hour, depending on full-time equivalency (FTE) status. The successful candidate will be responsible for measuring and mixing ingredients according to specific recipes, utilizing a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as scales, mixers, grinders, and slicers. Skills in multiple cooking techniques including baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and frying are crucial to this role. This position requires the ability to observe and taste food to ensure optimal flavor and texture, as well as proper portioning for patient or guest trays. Attention to proper methods of safety and cleanliness is paramount, as the role includes maintaining hygiene standards in compliance with Department of Health requirements. The candidate must be familiar with infection control policies and attend monthly in-service training sessions to stay current with best practices. Beyond cooking, responsibilities include planning food preparation by reviewing menus and production sheets, scheduling cooking times, and ensuring adherence to CACFP regulations. This role requires maintaining detailed transportation and waste records and consistently monitoring food temperatures to guarantee safe food handling and storage. Cincinnati Children’s emphasizes customer service, expecting all employees to demonstrate care and professionalism to colleagues, visitors, and customers alike. The organization upholds a culture of safety where all safety concerns must be reported, supporting a work environment that values employee wellbeing nd operational excellence. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects Cincinnati Children’s dedication to its employees. Benefits include medical coverage starting on the first day of employment, competitive retirement plans, tuition reimbursement opportunities, employee discount programs, shift and weekend differential pay, resource groups for diverse employee communities, physical and mental wellness programs, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates. As a leading employer recognized for inclusivity and innovation, Cincinnati Children’s fosters a dynamic work culture that encourages the responsible use of artificial intelligence to improve outcomes and efficiency. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will thrive in an environment that respects individual dignity and offers equal consideration regardless of race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or veteran status. This role promises a fulfilling career path where dedication to children’s health and safety can be expressed through skillful food service and teamwork.

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• valid/good-standing drivers license
• preferred: high school diploma or equivalent