Cook

spectrumhealth; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plans (Traditional and Roth

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare hot and cold meals for our hospital facilities, including restaurants, room service and grab-and-go markets. You will follow recipes, manage portions, and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities include frying, baking, grilling, soups and prep, with attention to temperature logs and coordination with staff to ensure timely service. A high school diploma and relevant food service experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of relevant food service experience requested.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler - ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate - ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days.
• OR CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform hot food prep including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling.
• Prepare soups, cereals, eggs, entrees, vegetables and other items.
• Monitor food quantities as demand varies and maintain quality.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients with proper cleaning and cutting.
• Follow standardized recipes and compute ingredients by weight/volume.
• Record temperatures and maintain temperature logs; replace items not up to standard.
• Label, date and store food items; utilize leftovers within allotted time.
• Set up steam tables and coordinate with staff for service continuity.

Skills

High attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Communication with team

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience in food service or equivalent experience.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler- ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate - ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days
• OR CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP -ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days

Preferred

• Courses in food preparation.
• A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques.
• Ability to read, write and basic cooking skills.
• Ability to read, follow and understand standardization recipes.
• Must be knowledgeable of patient diet requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable in sanitation practices.

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.
• 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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Nutrition - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. 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 worksh