Cook

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan

Job summary

Corewell Health in Royal Oak, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare hot and cold meals for our hospital dining, room service, and grab-&-go markets. You will perform line cooking, vegetable prep, and mise en place to support nutritious patient and guest options.

Responsibilities include following recipes, ensuring quality and safety, and coordinating with team members for smooth service across departments. This full-time role features varied shifts and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in food service or related role.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler certificate within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager (CFP) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling; prepares soups, entrees and vegetables.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients by cleaning and cutting.
• Follows standardized recipes and calculates ingredients by weight and volume.
• Monitors food quality, temperature, taste and presentation; maintains temperatures.
• Records temperatures on log sheets and replaces items that do not meet standards.
• Stores and labels food items, using leftovers within allotted time.
• Sets up steam tables for patient and cafeteria trays; coordinates with staff for service.

Education

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

CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP -ANSI National Accreditation Board within 90 days

Job description

Job Description

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.

Benefits

• 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

Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name: Nutrition NT Cook - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.