Hospital Food Service Worker / Line Cook – Day Shift | Akron, Ohio

Apply for a hospital food service and line cook contract job in Akron, Ohio, preparing quality meals on an onsite dietary services team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced cook who takes pride in food safety, meal preparation, and maintaining an organized hospital kitchen. Akron offers a welcoming Northeast Ohio community with convenient access to vibrant neighborhoods, green spaces, cultural attractions, and regional amenities.

Hospital Food Service Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $560-$600
• Location: Akron, Ohio 44307
• Healthcare Setting: Onsite hospital dietary services and food service kitchen
• Schedule: Day shift, 5 shifts per week; 8-hour shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 32 weeks, scheduled through June 21, 2027
• Openings: 2
• Orientation: 4 hours
• Opportunity: Contract assignment with potential for a permanent hospital food service opportunity

Food Service Worker and Line Cook Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of relevant food service, healthcare food service, or line cook experience
• Previous line cook experience in a fast-paced kitchen or hospital kitchen environment
• Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and hospital food safety standards
• Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and kitchen safety procedures
• Ability to work scheduled early morning day shifts and every other weekend
• Strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required, with medical or religious exemptions considered according to site requirements

Hospital Kitchen Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to established recipes and dietary service standards
• Perform line cook duties efficiently while maintaining consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation
• Support meal preparation and food service in a busy hospital kitchen
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation throughout each shift
• Follow all applicable food handling, sanitation, infection-control, and workplace safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with the hospital dietary services and food service team to meet meal service timelines
• Manage multiple kitchen tasks effectively while working under pressure

Apply now to join a hospital food service team as a Food Service Worker and Line Cook in Akron, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.