Cook

Tenet Healthcare; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, Michigan seeks a dedicated Food Services/Dietary team member to prepare hot foods, assist with daily operations, and support patient meal service in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This full-time role requires following standardized recipes, maintaining sanitation, assisting in production planning, and backing up the patient tray line and cafeteria during rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational culinary training preferred.
• Six months of institutional or catering cooking experience, or two years of quantity food preparation.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, follow recipes, and manage portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot foods per daily production sheet according to recipes and safety standards.
• Assist with daily clean-up and wash pans.
• Clean and sanitize the assigned work area.
• Maintain and operate kitchen equipment and storage according to policy.
• Assist in food production planning.
• Provide back-up services to patient tray line and cafeteria as needed during shifts.
• Follow hospital policies, safety guidelines, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Follow recipes

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Quantity food production

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts training (preferred)

Job description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary Description

Under limited supervision, prepares or is responsible for all hot foods requiring on-premises preparation for cafeteria, and special events. Assists with daily clean-up, washes pans and performs routine monthly and weekly cleaning of assigned areas.

• Prepares hot food items as indicated on daily production sheet in amounts needed, according to standardized recipes and safe food handling practices. Utilizes kitchen equipment such as convention ovens, slicers and steam kettles.
• Clean and sanitizes assigned work area.
• Cleans and maintains small and large kitchen equipment.
• Follows up on proper storage and refrigeration of food.
• Assists in food production planning.
• Provides back-up services to the patient tray line and cafeteria throughout the day when needed. This may include set-up or serving in cafeteria and tray assembly.
• Participates in in-service programs as planned by Nutrition Services Department.
• Complies with and/or implements the “We Care” program philosophy as well as all Hospital, health, human relations, safety, Personnel and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and meets all licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent level of knowledge gained through education and/or experience. Vocational training in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Six months of prior institutional or catering business cooking experience, or two years of experience in quantity food preparation.

Skills Required

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations, make recipe extensions, follow standardized recipes, understand portion control and evaluate prepared food according to criteria set by Nutrition Services Department.
• Communications kills to speak and write effectively.
• Interpersonal skills to direct other Nutrition Services workers when necessary.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of food production equipment in the kitchen.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Quantity food production skills.

Facility Description

DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Job: Food Svcs/Dietary

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Rotating

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.