Cook II Full Time DayPM Shift

Munson Healthcare; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Gaylord, MI is seeking a Cook II to prepare and present meals in a hospital setting. You will read and execute recipes, manage inventory, and ensure food safety and timely service.

The role requires the ability to work under pressure, adapt to interruptions, and provide courteous customer service while supporting the hospital’s safety and quality standards.

Experience in healthcare foodservice is desirable; high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and expand recipes; manage inventory and food rotation.
• Experience in healthcare foodservice is desirable.
• Ability to work under time pressure and handle interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Support Munson Healthcare mission, safety and patient-focused service.
• Perform food preparation, storage and presentation to meet quality standards.
• Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills at all times.
• Follow safety procedures and use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Time management

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary education

Tools

Inventory systems

Food rotation systems

Job description

Job Description

A Day in the Life

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Safety is a self responsibility. Know the physical requirements of the job and work within those guidelines. Perform job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques. Plan your actions to promote safety. Report any unsafe situation/equipment according to hospital procedure.
• See specific duties for Cook II position assignment guidelines.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

What’s Required

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Additional education in related culinary field preferred.
• Demonstrates effective skills in all levels of food preparation, storage and presentation.
• Ability to read and expand recipes. Understand inventory, ordering and food rotation systems.
• Ability to work under elements of time pressure, frequent interruption of activities, and noise.
• Foodservice experience (hospital, nursing home, etc.) desirable.

Additional Information

Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.