Culinary & Hospitality Associate (Cooking Experience Required)- 36 hours weekly/3rd shift- Kalamazoo

Provider Careers at Bronson Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare is seeking a Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 1 for Kalamazoo (3rd shift). This role supports Bronson Methodist Hospital's Food & Nutrition team with food assembly, meal delivery to patients, light cleaning, and operating patient meal systems, 36 hours weekly.

Required: basic food safety knowledge, ability to follow written and verbal directions, and basic math. Preferred: strong customer service, organization, and independent thinking.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to follow basic verbal and written directions and basic math.
• Read and understand English; communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assembly and service of foods and supplies to customers and patients.
• Delivery of meals and supplies to patients.
• Light cleaning and kitchen clean-up as assigned.
• Operate cash register and patient meal ordering systems.
• Stocking, labeling, dating and rotating products.
• Provide outstanding customer service consistent with our mission and standards.
• Prepare and portion hot and cold items according to recipes and procedures.
• Handle food preparation tasks including washing, cutting, and mixing ingredients.
• Operate kitchen appliances and utensils; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Basic math

English reading

Job description

Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital

Title Culinary & Hospitality Associate (Cooking Experience Required)- 36 hours weekly/3rd shift- Kalamazoo

Job Overview

The Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 1 executes all assigned duties, under general supervision and according to established procedures, within the daily scope of the Food Service department. All members of the Bronson Food & Nutrition team are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as a part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive environment; work independently and manage time effectively; follow basic instructions and pay attention to detail in the completion of assigned duties. Employee should also expect to be asked to perform duties outside of specific role on a regular basis and may be asked to fulfill any responsibilities associated with the Food and Nutrition Department’s daily operations. These responsibilities, related to and dependent upon the specific environment in which the person is scheduled, include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Required Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to: Communicate clear and understand basic verbal and written directions follow basic food assembly & packaging instructions read and understand, the English language Basic math skills Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive customer service experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, independent and creative thinker

Job Responsibilities

• Assembly and service of foods and supplies to customers, patients, and supply facilities
• Delivery of meals and supplies to patients
• Light and heavy cleaning as assigned, such as dishwashing, trash, facility cleaning
• Operation of cash register and patient meal ordering system(s)
• Stocking and filling, product labeling and dating, product rotation
• Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to customers and peers in a manner that is reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards
• Prepares, apportions, distributes, and stores various hot and cold food items (e.g., appetizers, cold plates, salads, sandwiches, soups, mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruits, fruit cups, and desserts) according to recipes, production sheets, portion control standards, established procedures, and/or specific instructions
• Measures, washes, cleans, mixes, and combines ingredients for preparation of food production items (e.g., peels, dices, shreds, and slices fruit, vegetables, and other items)
• Operates/utilizes automatic appliances and manual kitchen utensils
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Conditions That Exist More Than 90% of the Work Time

• Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually
• Repetitive motion such as cutting, chopping, or otherwise manipulating hand tools
• Balancing of multiple priorities in stressful situations and busy environments
• Work requiring high levels of strength and/or stamina
• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects
• Occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects
• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary – instructs Kitchen staff of the same
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards, ensuring that all equipment, counters, utensils, and assigned work areas are properly cleaned and maintained, and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards

Compensation & Schedule

• Shift: Third Shift
• Time Type: Full time
• Sign-On Bonus External Candidates Only: Up to $750.00
• Retention Bonus External Candidates Only, $750.00
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Cost Center: 1601 Retail Food Services (BMH)

Bronson Healthcare is a community-owned, not-for-profit health system that has been serving southwest Michigan since 1900. Today, with a workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members, it is the area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system. Bronson provides care in virtually every specialty and offers a full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations. Bronson’s exceptionally high quality standards enable us to do what’s right for our patients and their families. We are empowered as individuals and as teams, to apply our skills and experience so that every patient receives safe, timely and effective treatment. By putting each patient and their family at the center of our work, we demonstrate the dignity and respect we have for each individual we serve. This unwavering commitment to serving others combined with our unique healing environment helps make the patient experience here an exceptional one. The excellence and Positivity of our employees and medical staff has contributed to Bronson Healthcare being ranked by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23), by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023) and by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.