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11:30a-8p; every other weekend and every other holiday

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duties - Assists in the training of newly hired cooks. Works with minimal supervision, independently performs advanced cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers. Follows complex recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption. Prepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use. Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.

• Planning - Review menus and production sheets to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, sauces, soups, casseroles, breakfast foods and desserts to be prepared. Plan cooking schedule to ensure foods will be ready at specified times. Prepare food items for cooking by washing, trimming and seasoning. Prepare pre-preparation items according to production. Selects recipes per menu cycle, prepares bakery items, receives inventory, moves and lifts foodstuffs and supplies and prepares meals for customers requiring special diets. Assures adherence to CACFP requirements for food preparation, service, and menu planning. Attends required training and maintains up-to-date knowledge of CACFP rules.

• Conservation and Sanitation - Complete production records for quantifies prepared and record waste. Conserve and properly use leftovers and leftover raw materials. Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 40 degrees. Complete temperature logs according to established times on a regular basis.

• Customer Service - Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors. Follow CARES standards at all times. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Safety - Assume responsibility for proper methods of safety and cleanliness. Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all company regulatory rules and procedures. Maintain specified procedures of cleanliness, personal hygiene and storage to ensure safe food production in accordance to Department of Health standards. Attend required monthly in-services. Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability