Dietary Cook

Corewell Health; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a passionate Dietary Cook to join our team at the Rehab & Nursing Kentridge. This part-time role involves preparing nutritious meals for patients and ensuring high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service and relevant certifications, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional health care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on various services

Retirement options with contributions

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in food service or equivalent.
• CRT-ServSafe Allergen certification required within 90 days.
• CRT-ServSafe Handler certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food including frying, baking, and grilling.
• Monitors food quality and presentation.
• Records temperatures and maintains food safety standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Techniques

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation

Job description

Dietary Cook

Rehab & Nursing Kentridge- 4118 Kalamazoo Ave- Grand Rapids.

Schedule: Part-time 4:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Monday- Friday and Every Other Weekend.

Job Summary

Passionate about creating great food options for our patients, guest and team members. Our Cooks are a key component in the product and execution of all hot and cold meals served in our restaurants, room service, and grab & go markets. These components are Line cooking, Prep cooking, Vegetable prep, Short order cooking, Catering, and Mise en Place.

Essential Functions

• Performs hot food preparation including frying, baking, broiling, braising and grilling. Prepares soups, cereals, eggs, entrees, vegetables, and other food items as necessary. Monitors food quantity needs as customer counts or volumes vary.
• Assembles and prepares ingredients for cooking by cleaning and cutting.
• Follows standardized recipes, calculating ingredients based on weight and volume.
• Monitors food quality, assesses food presentation in regards to taste, texture and eye appeal and maintains food temperatures.
• Records temperatures correctly on temperature log sheets. Takes responsibility to replace food items that do not fit our standards.
• Stores food items as required, labeling and dating items per standards. Appropriately utilizes leftovers within allotted time.
• Sets up steam tables on patient and cafeteria tray lines.
• Communicates with other staff members to ensure continuity and coordination of services.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience Food service or equivalent experience
• CRT-ServSafe Allergen - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days
• CRT-ServSafe Handler - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days
• CRT-ServSafe Manager - NRA National Restaurant Association 90 Days

Preferred

• Vocational/Technical courses in food preparation
• A course of sixteen weeks to one year in baking education and cake decorating techniques

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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• 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, pet 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 - Rehab & Nursing Kentridge - 4118 Kalamazoo Ave - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Nutrition Services - RNC Kentridge

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

16

Hours of Work

4:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, & Saturday.

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.