Overview:
$15/hourly
Great food starts with you.
You put endless creativity into every meal you prepare.
You’re looking for variety – in menus, events and settings – to keep you challenged.
Most of all, you love seeing the satisfaction on the faces of the people you’ve served.
It’s time for a career full of flavor! Whip up your own recipe for professional growth and fulfillment as a Cook at Ohio Living.
Why Ohio Living is different
Better schedules.
Unlike restaurant work, we are typically done by 8pm.
You’ll love not having to work until 2am closing times.
Variety is the spice.
You can explore many different types of cooking with us, everything from batch cooking and simple recipes to very creative dining with flair.
Grilling, sautéing, steaming, roasting and more.
This is not institutional food!
Fun challenges.
We have a dining room with tablecloths and servers, and we also deliver meals to rooms.
We cook for everything from formal galas to barbeques and taco bars.
We invite our residents to take part in cooking classes.
You’ll find every day unique – and uniquely enjoyable.
Plenty to learn.
You’ll learn a lot from our amazing chefs and cooks.
You can help with menus and participate in our annual culinary competition.
We bring in experts to train you and offer online courses from Rouxbe.
And you’ll have room to move up into leadership roles if you desire.
Attractive pay and benefits.
We offer everything you expect, plus a retirement plan, paid time off, education assistance, pay advances up to $500, recognition programs and free meals.
What you’ll do
You’ll prepare outstanding food in accordance with planned menus, following quality standards and sanitary regulations.
We’ll rely on you for timely preparation and delivery, portion control and inventory management, as well as proper maintenance and cleanup in the kitchen.
You may also assist with catering and special events.
What it takes
One year of quantity or restaurant-style cooking experience; hospitality and catering experience are also helpful
Knowledge of food, cooking methods and catering trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation and presentation
Experience in food cost and operational control, point of sale and diet management software preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Location Information:
Ohio Living Rockynol is Akron’s premier retirement community offering long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living.
We also offer independent living apartments.
Most importantly, we’re a company that:
chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
makes its mission the heart of our organization by consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
provides an engaging, recognition centered, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
Why work at Ohio Living Rockynol?
Our residents and employees have access to an on-campus library and a walking trail throughout our 15 acres of beautiful park-like grounds.
Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:
competitive wages
affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement savings
paid time off
training, continuing education, and education assistance
pay advances up to $500
free meals/meal allowance
the latest technology
unlimited career opportunities
and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations.
Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults in 50 Ohio counties.
Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.
Our Values:
Care • Integrity • Customer Service • Innovation
Financial Stewardship • Leadership • Inclusion