Cafeteria Cook - Lead Menu Planning & Patient Meals

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a dedicated Cook for Henry's Cafe to craft nutritious, patient-appropriate meals and nourish cafeteria guests throughout each shift.

You will adhere to the highest standards of food safety and sanitation, assist with menu planning, oversee kitchen tasks, mentor teammates, manage inventories, and strive to minimize waste while delivering consistent quality in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of hands-on cooking experience or culinary program graduation.
• Bonus points for 5 years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality hot meals meeting nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Lead menu planning balancing nutrition, patient preferences, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee and coordinate job assignments, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and team collaboration.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Mentor and support kitchen team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Manage food inventory and preparation processes to minimize waste while maximizing quality.

Skills

Cooking

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary program graduation

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: As a Cook at Henry's Cafe, you'll be the heart of our kitchen—crafting delicious, nutritious meals that nourish our patients and delight our cafeteria guests. You'll maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in patient care while showcasing your culinary expertise every single day.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare high-quality hot meals that meet nutritional and dietary requirements for patient care and cafeteria service
• Lead menu planning initiatives that balance nutrition, patient preferences, and operational efficiency
• Oversee and coordinate job assignments, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and team collaboration
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with all health regulations
• Mentor and support kitchen team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Manage food inventory and preparation processes to minimize waste while maximizing quality

Qualifications

**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**

Ready to bring your culinary skills to the table? Here's what we're looking for:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (the foundation is important!)
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience OR a Culinary Program graduation under your belt
• **Bonus points:** Five (5) years of kitchen experience—but don't worry if you're just getting started!

We believe great cooks come in all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned kitchen pro or an ambitious culinary graduate ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you!

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