Cook/Dietary Aide - PRN

​Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lodi Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital is a member of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and has provided top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Medina County since 1920. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Lodi Community Hospital understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. By joining the kitchen team as a Cook and Dietary Aide, you willcook and prepare a variety of food for patients, caregivers,special eventsand visitors as well asinteract with patients on each floor by taking their orders and delivering and picking up trays. This opportunity will allow you to put the best food and presentation forwardin order toincrease patient satisfaction.A caregiver in this position worksvarying days from 6:00AM - 2:30PM or 11:00AM - 7:30PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Meet with Dietitian or Manager with Room Service menu concerns.Notify Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs, including equipment breakdowns and unsafe conditions.Check and inspect food products and supply as delivered andassistin the storage of supplies and food products in the absence of the Manager.Plan and initiatecookingschedule for food preparation to meet the mealtime schedule, using only approved, standardized recipes.Maintaintimelypreparation and delivery of all meals to patients.Maintain safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food for patients, staff, and visitors.Record all food temperatures on proper log.Practice infection control,sanitationand safety precautions as instructed.Tend to dish machine and put clean dishes away, wash pot and pans, sweep and mop dish room area and other related tasks.Record all dishwasher temperatures appropriately.Followmanufacturer'sinstructions for use of Nutrition Service equipment.Follow cleaningscheduleand perform other cleaning duties.Operate the cash register as needed.Assistwith special function setups and plete mandatory education and training tomaintainorganization anddepartmentspecific competencies and requirements.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High SchoolGraduateorGEDAbility to read and follow written instructions and write legiblyExperience in food service arena, hospital, long-termcareor restaurant serviceBackground in institutional kitchen equipment usePreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Experience in a healthcare setting (e.g., long-term care, assisted living)Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as requiredPay RangeMinimum hourly: $15.00Maximum hourly: $18.44The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Created: 2026-02-09