Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.   

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Cook, you will cook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers, special events and visitors. By providing quality food and putting the best food and presentation forward, you will help to increase patient satisfaction. You will also be able to further develop your personal and professional skill set, allowing you the opportunity to grow within Cleveland Clinic. 

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 11:00AM – 7:30PM, including every other weekend and holiday. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Cook and prepare food according to recipes, production sheets and instructions.  

• Adjust recipes to required amounts to achieve specified finished product quantities. 

• Plan the daily production schedule and use of leftovers.  

• Produce, portion, assemble and deliver items.  

• Check, assemble and maintain supplies, finished products, pre-prepped items, utensils and equipment.  

• Report any equipment, personnel, safety, supply, assignment, recipe or quantity/quality discrepancy to immediate supervisor. 

• Test or taste food to ensure quality products are produced at correct, safe and quality temperatures.  

• Deliver prepared food items to appropriate dish up, storage or serving areas.  

• Follow pan size and set up diagrams for service and garnish pans for catering and the cafeteria.  

• Use equipment, such as a stove, steamer, slow cooker, oven, kettle, slicer, grill, fryer and hot/cold boxes.  

• Follow proper sanitation procedures, practice proper food handling techniques and the “clean as you go” policy and maintain a clean, sanitized and organized work area.  

• Follow safety rules, regulations, procedures and directions for equipment and chemicals. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Institutional cooking experience 

• One year of experience producing quantity 

• Demonstrated interest, aptitude and ability for cooking 

• Knowledge of cooking techniques, procedures, timeframes, temperatures, sanitation and equipment use/cleaning 

• Ability to judge food products in quality terms, such as flavor, aroma, consistency, texture and temperature