Hospital Café Cook - Lead Nutritious Meals & Kitchen Team

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Cook for Henry's Cafe to craft nutritious meals for patients and cafeteria guests. You will uphold top food safety standards and showcase culinary skills daily.

From overseeing kitchen operations to mentoring teammates, this role invites cooks at various experience levels to contribute to patient care and dining services within a respected health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• At least one year of hands-on cooking experience or culinary program graduate.
• Bonus points for 5 years of kitchen experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality hot meals for patient care and cafeteria service.
• Lead menu planning balancing nutrition, patient preferences, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee and coordinate job assignments for smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards per health regulations.
• Mentor and support kitchen team members, fostering excellence.
• Manage food inventory and preparation processes to minimize waste while maximizing quality.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary Program graduation

One year hands-on cooking experience

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Cook for Henry's Cafe to craft nutritious meals for patients and cafeteria guests. You will uphold top food safety standards and showcase culinary skills daily.

From overseeing kitchen operations to mentoring teammates, this role invites cooks at various experience levels to contribute to patient care and dining services within a respected health system.