Cook

Brookside; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Brookside Commons in Farmington Hills, MI seeks a Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents in a healthcare facility. You will follow dietary restrictions and offer alternatives to ensure residents receive nutritious, tasty meals.

The role requires a willingness to work with elders and a team-oriented approach. Must have a high school diploma, sanitation certificate, and prior institutional cooking experience; ability to cook large quantities and adhere to dietary procedures is

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Experience in institutional or hospital dietary settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for residents.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide meal alternatives.
• Maintain sanitation and safe food handling procedures.
• Collaborate with care team to support residents’ nutritional needs.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Cook large quantities and manage food production schedules.

Skills

Cooking

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Dietary knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Tools

Food safety procedures

Job description

Join a compassionate healthcare facility where your cooking skills make a meaningful difference every day. As a Cook, you'll prepare nutritious, delicious meals that support residents' health and well-being while working in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, quality, and your dedication to exceptional service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a Cook at Brookside Commons, you will prepare and assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and providing alternatives for residents in our healthcare facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking; experience as a cook.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.
• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.
• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.
• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.
• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school education or equivalent (at a minimum)
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, this company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.