Cook

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Cook to join their team in Saint Joseph, MO. In this role, you will prepare nutritious meals for patients and guests, ensuring food quality and presentation. As part of a dedicated Nutrition Services team, your culinary skills will make a direct impact on patient care and satisfaction.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts directory

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching contributions

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in food service or equivalent experience.
• CRT-ServSafe Allergen - NRA National Restaurant Association certification required within 90 days.
• CRT-ServSafe Handler certification required within 90 days or CRT-ServSafe Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform hot food preparation including frying, baking, and grilling.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients by cleaning and cutting.
• Monitor food quality and maintain food temperatures.

Skills

Food Preparation

Temperature Monitoring

Recipe Following

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Variable hours covering breakfast, lunch and/or dinner shifts between 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Job Description

Variable hours covering breakfast, lunch and/or dinner shifts between 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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-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.

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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 - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Nutrition Services - St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

32

Hours of Work

Variable 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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