Cook

Spectrum Health; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay program

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Traditional retirement options

Job summary

Spectrum Health in Michigan seeks a Cook to support hot and cold meal preparation across hospital dining, room service, and grab & go venues. You will handle line cooking, prep, vegetable prep, catering, and mise en place while maintaining high standards of taste and safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, vocational training, and at least 2 years in food service. CRT certifications and baking education are preferred; part-time shifts available with block scheduling.

Qualifications

• Food preparation and cooking skills with adherence to recipes
• Strong emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and hygiene
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen and team environment

Responsibilities

• Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling.
• Prepares soups, cereals, eggs, entrees, vegetables, and other food items as necessary.
• Monitors food quantity needs as customer counts vary.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients for cooking by cleaning and cutting.
• Follows standardized recipes, calculating ingredients based on weight and volume.
• Monitors food quality, taste, texture and presentation; maintains temperatures.
• Records temperatures on log sheets; replaces items not meeting standards.
• Stores and labels food items; uses leftovers within allotted time.
• Sets up steam tables for patient and cafeteria lines.
• Communicates with staff to ensure continuity of services.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation

Tools

CRT Food Handler Certification

CRT Food Allergy Certification

CRT Food Protection Manager CFP

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients, guests, and team members through your passion for creating delicious and nutritious food options. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in the preparation and execution of hot and cold meals in our restaurants, room service, and grab & go markets. From line cooking and prep cooking to vegetable prep, short order cooking, catering, and mise en place, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and make a positive impact on those we serve every day.

Essential Functions

• Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling.
• Prepares soups, cereals, eggs, entrees, vegetables, and other food items as necessary.
• Monitors food quantity needs as customer counts or volumes vary.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients for cooking by cleaning and cutting.
• Follows standardized recipes, calculating ingredients based on weight and volume.
• Monitors food quality, assesses food presentation in regards to taste, texture and eye appeal and maintains food temperatures.
• Records temperatures correctly on temperature log sheets.
• Takes responsibility to replace food items that do not fit our standards.
• Stores food items as required, labeling and dating items per standards.
• Appropriately utilizes leftovers within allotted time.
• Sets up steam tables on patient and cafeteria tray lines.
• Communicates with other staff members to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation.
• 2 years of relevant experience in food service or equivalent experience.

Preferred

• A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler - ANSI National Accreditation Board; 90 Days required
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate - ANSI National Accreditation Board; 90 Days required
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board; 90 Days required

How Corewell Health Cares for You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
• Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles.
• Department Name Employment Type Part time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 24 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency.

Corewell Health Commitment

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.