Cook-FT-Trinity Health Oakland

Trinity Health Corp.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is seeking a full-time cook for day shift in the hospital's food service team.

Responsibilities include preparing meals for patients and staff, following standardized recipes, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen compliant with health regulations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of cooking experience in a high-volume setting, and a Serv-Safe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and production sheets to determine types and quantities of foods.
• Cook and prepare meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods in a timely manner to maintain quality.
• Slice or portion meats, fish and poultry to correct weights.
• Facilitate meal production on the tray line.
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking area.
• Adhere to all regulatory agency requirements.
• Attend in-service education and meetings as directed.
• Perform other duties to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

customer service

instruction following

test passing

food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

Accountability Objectives

Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees, visitors, and special catered events. Maintains a clean and sanitary

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Accountability Objectives

Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees, visitors, and special catered events. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area and conforms to all health, safety, and infection control standards.

Position Qualifications

Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification And Experience Required.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Refer to the Experience Section for exception of minimum

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification: Not Applicable

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years as a cook in a high volume full-service restaurant OR Associates Degree in Culinary Arts.

Current Serve-Safe certification preferred.

Special Skill / Aptitudes

Must be able to pass the written and practical test given by the Executive Chef. (Paul to validate)

Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions accurately.

Must have thorough knowledge of all cooking styles, and be able to read, follow, and explode standardized recipes.

Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Duties / Responsibilities

1 Reviews menus and production sheets to determine the type and quantities of meats, vegetables, starches, and soups to be prepared.

2 Bakes, roasts, broils, sautes, and steams meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods as required and in a timely manner so as to maintain highest quality of product.

3 Slices or portions meats, fish and poultry for serving, to correct/ordered weight.

4 Facillitating the production of meals on the tray line.

5 Maintains the cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.

6 Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements.

7 Attends all inservice education and other meetings as directed.

8 Performs other duties as assigned and assists other associates when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.

Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.

Dept/Unit Specific

Not Applicable

Working Conditions

Temperature variations in work area are extreme with exposure to cold storage conditions and heat from production equipment.

Stand up work = 100% of shift. Frequent lifting from floor to waist upto 30 pounds. Frequent bending and moving at shoulder height.

Must wear Personal Protective Equipment duri

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.