Cook

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Chelsea, Ypsilanti (MA, MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a remarkable care team at a leading healthcare provider dedicated to transforming communities. As a Cook, you'll prepare food across various stations, ensuring quality and timely service. This role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to safety standards. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you're passionate about culinary arts in a healthcare setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Two years of institutional or commercial cooking experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food at multiple stations with quality control.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote teamwork.

Skills

Institutional Cooking Experience

Basic Math Skills

Food Presentation

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food Production Equipment

Job description

Location:

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Hospital Campus - Chelsea, MI

Time Type:

Full time

Posted on:

Posted 3 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID:

00589071

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Join Our Remarkable Care Team!

Trinity Health Michigan (THM), serving five counties in Southeastern Michigan, is a leading healthcare provider with over 2,700 physicians, 14,000 nurses and staff, and facilities including 5 hospitals, 5 outpatient health centers, 8 urgent care facilities, and over 25 specialty centers. As part of Trinity Health, a national Catholic health system, we are committed to transforming and healing our communities through our core values of Reverence, Commitment to the Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity.

Position Summary: The Cook will be responsible for preparing food at multiple stations, with cross-training expected to cover all areas. Responsibilities include quantity food production based on recipes, modifications for special diets, quality control, waste reduction, and timely preparation to ensure service needs are met. Food presentation and taste are also important.

Qualifications: Ability to read, write, perform basic math; two years of institutional or commercial cooking experience preferred; some lead cook experience desirable.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships; approach conflicts constructively; identify problems and participate in solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, physician, employee, and visitor information; discuss only with appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Perform duties safely, report hazards, and practice self-directed learning.
• Behave in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Provide quality patient care considering age, development, and cultural needs; demonstrate competencies.
• Identify safety, sanitation, and environmental issues and assist in resolving them.
• Communicate effectively with all interactions.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Use food production equipment proficiently.
• Understand departmental policies and procedures; complete orientation.
• Attend food safety and sanitation courses.
• Match cooking methods to food types; arrange food attractively; identify and resolve safety or sanitation issues; maintain workflow; collaborate with staff; report to work as scheduled; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, write, perform basic math; lift up to 30 pounds; stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, and twist frequently.

This description provides an overview of duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. It does not reflect accommodations under applicable laws.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting our Mission and Core Values. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.