Kettering Health Network is looking for Hospital Cook – Healthcare in Centerville, OH.
This local job opportunity with ID 3939509225 is live since 2026-11-03 17:21:59.
Kettering Health Network is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Food & Beverage Operations team within our Healthcare & Medical Services environment. In this role, you will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals that support patient comfort, staff, and visitors, following dietary guidelines and safety standards. You’ll collaborate with an inclusive, faith-based team dedicated to caring service and professional growth. Ideal candidates have experience in high-volume or healthcare food service, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to cleanliness, teamwork, and compassionate service. Prepare hot and cold food items according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and patient diet orders. Support therapeutic and modified diets by carefully following diet cards and nutrition guidelines from clinical staff. Ensure all food is prepared, held, and served in compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection-prevention standards. Set up, portion, and plate meals for patients, staff, and visitors, maintaining quality, appearance, and correct portion sizes. Operate and clean kitchen equipment such as ovens, steamers, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers safely and correctly. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area, following all HACCP and hospital sanitation protocols. Work collaboratively with dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare and food service team members to support patient comfort and satisfaction. Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies, monitoring product quality and minimizing waste. Respond courteously to special requests, diet changes, and patient or staff concerns related to meals. Demonstrate Kettering Health’s faith-based, inclusive, and service-oriented values in daily interactions with patients, visitors, and coworkers. Hot and cold food preparation Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets Food safety and sanitation (HACCP, ServSafe principles) Safe operation of kitchen equipment (ovens, slicers, mixers) Batch cooking and high-volume meal production Basic knife skills Portion control and plating standards Allergen awareness and cross-contamination prevention Time management and organization Reading and following recipes and diet cards Basic computer or POS skills Effective communication with clinical and dietary staff Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Food Handler Certification (or ability to obtain) ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (preferred) Knowledge of basic nutrition and modified diets CPR/First Aid Certification (a plus)5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
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