Cook

Corewell Health; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established health system as a Cook, where your culinary skills will shine in preparing nutritious meals for patients and guests. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact through your passion for food. You'll be responsible for cooking, food preparation, and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope. If you have a love for cooking and a desire to serve, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food preparation/serving required.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and cooking techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold meals.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, ensuring standards are met.
• Communicate effectively with staff to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety Standards

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Log Sheets

Job description

Cook

Zeeland Hospital- 8333 Felch - Zeeland.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday- Friday: Variable 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Variable weekends.

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

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience in food preparation/serving
• CRT-ServSafe Allergen - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days
• CRT-ServSafe Handler - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days -OR
• CRT-ServSafe Manager - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days

Preferred

• Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation
• A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• 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, pet 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 - Zeeland Hospital - 8333 Felch - Zeeland

Department Name

Nutrition Services - Zeeland

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

37.5

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends