Cook

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI, is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare tasty, nutritious hot meals for patients and cafeteria guests, assist with menu planning, and uphold top food-safety and sanitation standards. This role requires ownership of kitchen duties and collaboration with staff to deliver consistent quality, with shifts that may cover 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

or 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekends.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience or graduation from a Culinary Program; five years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on menu planning and production schedules to create diverse meals.
• Deliver skilled preparation of high-quality hot food for patients and cafeteria guests.
• Champion food safety by maintaining sanitation standards for all work areas and equipment.
• Contribute to memorable cafeteria meal services and special functions.
• Take ownership of additional kitchen initiatives and duties supporting patient care.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Join our culinary team and make a real difference! As a Cook, you'll prepare delicious, nutritious hot meals that nourish and delight our patients and cafeteria guests. You'll collaborate on menu planning, lead food preparation with precision, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation while taking ownership of your kitchen responsibilities.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate on innovative menu planning and production schedules to create diverse, appealing meals.
• Deliver exceptional meal experiences through skilled preparation of high-quality hot food.
• Champion food safety by maintaining pristine sanitation standards for all work areas and equipment.
• Contribute to memorable cafeteria meal services and special functions that bring people together.
• Take ownership of additional kitchen initiatives and duties that support our mission of excellent patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience required or graduation from a Culinary Program. Minimum of five (5) years of experience preferred.

Additional Information

Looking at potentially shifts covering 5am-1:30pm or 11am-7:30pm for the weekends.