Cook - Food Service

Davita Inc.; Meridian Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll seeks culinary team members to enhance dining experiences. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring product freshness. Candidates should have a diploma or equivalent, along with experience in culinary arts or restaurant cooking.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years culinary arts or 5 years restaurant cooking experience necessary.
• Ability to lift equipment and boxes, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and ensure cleanliness of kitchen.
• Handle proper rotation of food products to minimize waste.
• Plan meals and special events, maintaining communication with the chef.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Dependable and cooperative

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to bend, twist and stand for periods

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years culinary arts or 5 years restaurant cooking experience

Tools

Office automation/communication software

Job description

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

As a member of the MillerKnoll Food Service team, you'll assist with culinary and service with a focus on the team goal of providing customers an experience where food, service, cleanliness and surroundings are of exceptional quality. You'll work with the team to provide customers an excellent dining experience by contributing to food preparation, attention to detail, and ensuring freshness of products. You'll match the set pace of work, pitching in where needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the kitchen, dining services, and facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Handles proper rotation of perishable foods to ensure freshness of product and to eliminate waste.

• Helps in planning of meals and special events.

• Keeps kitchen clean and in excellent order.

• Keeps storeroom clean and organized.

• Maintains verbal and written communication with chef regarding departmental concerns.

• Prepares breakfast, lunch, break food, dinner and special events.

• Puts away stock and collects stock when necessary.

• Uses food wisely with minimal amount of waste.

• Cooks assigned to Marigold must be willing to work flexible schedules that include nights and weekends.

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• One of the following is required: (1) High school diploma or its equivalent (GED for example), (2) work experience which demonstrates performance competency.

• Two years culinary arts or 5 years restaurant cooking experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to move and lift equipment and boxes.

• Ability to work independently, without immediate supervision.

• Dependable and cooperative. Able to function as part of a team.

• Able to lift 50lbs.

• Ability to bend, twist and stand for periods of up to 10 hours.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently being used in the HMI office environment.

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].