Cook

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Cook to enhance patient care through nutritious meal preparation. This role involves creating recipes, managing food safety, and leading kitchen staff. Ideal candidates have culinary training, experience in food service, and a passion for quality food.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in food service production.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience with therapeutic diets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute complex hot and cold meals.
• Assist in direction of kitchen staff and ensure quality control.
• Apply HACCP principles during food preparation.

Skills

English communication

Food safety

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary/food production training

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 complex hot and cold meals using raw ingredients and commercial cooking equipment. Plus, you'll be responsible for recipe development and quality control. Applying HACCP principles to ensure the safe preparation of food and attentiveness to special and restricted diets is essential. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and make a positive impact on those we serve every day.

Essential Functions

• Provides input into recipe development and modification for regular and therapeutic menus. Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue enhancement to leadership per established guidelines.

• Assists in the coordination and direction of Dietetic Helpers.

• Uses food service equipment, including thermometers, knives, slicers, steamers, kettles, etc. Maintains, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area according to established standards for safety and sanitation. Reports variances to leadership.

• Applies principles of safe food handling throughout the flow of food. Reports variances to leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.

• Culinary/food production training.

• 1 year of relevant experience One-year experience in food service production.

Preferred

• Additional coursework.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience with therapeutic diets.

• CRT-ServSafe Handler - NRA National Restaurant Association

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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Nutrition Services - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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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 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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.