Cook

spectrumhealth; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health in Troy seeks a Cook to contribute to the preparation and execution of complex hot and cold meals using fresh ingredients and commercial kitchen equipment.

You will help develop recipes, monitor quality, and apply HACCP principles to ensure safe food handling while accommodating therapeutic diets and special dietary needs. This role offers a steady schedule, supportive team collaboration, and opportunities to impact patient and guest experiences daily.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• One-year experience in food service production.
• Culinary/food production training.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into recipe development and modification for regular and therapeutic menus.
• Identifies opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements and/or revenue enhancement to leadership.
• Assists in the coordination and direction of Dietetic Helpers.
• Uses food service equipment and maintains sanitation according to safety standards.
• Reports variances to leadership.
• Applies safe food-handling principles throughout the flow of food.

Skills

English proficiency

Food production experience

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.
• One-year experience in food service production.
• Culinary/food production training.

Preferred

• 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. #CorewellHealthCareers

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 - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Rd - Troy

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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.