Hospital Cook

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave

401K with matching

Short and long disability insurance

Life term insurance

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Flint, Michigan is seeking an experienced Cook to prepare nutritious meals for in-patients and employees. Responsibilities include following recipes from the Dietary Manager, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with menu planning and inventory. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and one year of cooking experience in a restaurant or healthcare environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work for any employer in the U.S.
• One year of experience cooking for a restaurant and/or quantity cooking.
• General knowledge of food preparation and serving.

Responsibilities

• Cook meals according to Dietary Manager instructions.
• Prepare patient meals and follow the Patient Menu.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock in kitchen serving areas.

Skills

Cooking healthy and tasty meals

English communication skills

Customer relations

HACCP standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

SafeServ certification

Job description

Insight Institute of Neuroscience & Neurosurgery (IINN) aims to advance, challenge, and revolutionize neurosciences and medicine through scientific research and advanced technology, driven by a passion to help others regardless of any obstacles and challenges that may lie ahead.

Our integrated team of medical professionals works together to find solutions to both common and complex medical concerns to ensure more powerful, reliable results. Having multiple specialties "under one roof" Insight achieves its purpose in providing a comprehensive, collaborative approach to neuromusculoskeletal care and rehabilitation to ensure optimal results. Our singular focus is Patient Care Second to None!

Insight Healing Center is a rehabilitation center providing meals to patients along with servicing the psych hospital within the Flint Campus. We are a 30‑bed rehab dealing with TBI and orthopedic injuries.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cook to follow recipes and cooking instructions from the Dietary Manager to provide nutritious meals to both in‑patients and employees. The Cook works directly for the Hospital Dietary Manager and side by side with RNs and other colleagues to support the delivery of excellent patient care to surgical patients. Due to the nature of being a smaller hospital, the Cook will also assist with other duties that help the daily flow of our kitchen such as food preparation for patients, visitors and employees; dietary hygiene; menu planning; inventory; compliance; serving; cashiering and drawer balancing; and general café and kitchen responsibilities.

Benefits for our Full Time Team Members

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully @ 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered @ employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Duties

• Follows cooking instructions from the Dietary Manager to cook meals
• Updates supervisor in regard to unstocked items, etc, in a timely manner
• Creates recipes under the direction and supervision of the Dietary Manager/Dietitian
• Prepares sandwiches, salads, fruit and other food items for the refrigerator case
• Prepares patient meals according to patient’s diet
• Follows menu and Dietary Manager’s instructions to adhere to the Patient Menu
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations
• Preps for Breakfasts and Lunches for the following day
• Chops and cuts food items for current and following days
• Maintains stock and cleanliness of the serving line, salad bar, counters, refrigerator, tables and chairs in cafeteria
• Pulls clean dish racks from the dishwashing machines and stores dishes in appropriate areas
• Adheres to HACCP standards and health departments regulations
• Upholds safety and sanitation for both the Kitchen and storage areas
• Assists with the preparation of birthday parties and other catered events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent
• SafeServ certified preferred
• Ability to cook healthy and tasty meals
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment is preferred
• At least one (1) year of experience cooking for a restaurant, and/or quantity cooking experience required
• General knowledge of quantity, food preparation and serving
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
• Able to work in a fast‑paced and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
• Willingness to participate in goal‑setting and educational activities for professional advancement
• Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
• Detail‑oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results
• Ability to perform to a high level of accuracy
• Previous experience within the field or related work environment is preferred

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!