Cook

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement options

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a part-time Cook at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph to prepare hot and cold meals for patients, guests and staff. You’ll handle line and prep cooking, mise en place, and catering in both restaurant and patient-tray settings.

Responsibilities include following standards, monitoring temperature and quality, and coordinating with teammates to ensure timely service. Eligibility for benefits applies by employment type and status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRT-accredited food handler and allergy certificates preferred.
• Food protection manager certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients for cooking by cleaning and cutting.
• Follows recipes and monitors food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Sets up steam tables and coordinates with staff for service.

Skills

Line cooking

Prep cooking

Mise en place

Catering

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRT-Accredited Food Handler

CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate

CRT-Accredited 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

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 ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days And


• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days Or


• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days

Preferred

• Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation.


• A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques.

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


• 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 St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Weekly Scheduled Hours

32

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.