Hospital Cook, Per Diem

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Southridge Behavioral Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Cook to safely prepare meals according to hospital recipes for patients, staff and visitors. Scratch cooking experience is required and weekend availability is preferred for flexible per diem scheduling.

The facility is located near Byron Center Ave SW, in Grand Rapids, and is part of a joint venture with Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, emphasizing patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience as a cook or cook's aide in an institutional setting preferred.
• Scratch cooking experience required.
• Follow oral and written instructions to operate food service equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks to maintain safe, sanitary and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present meals for patients, staff and visitors per hospital recipes.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and operate food service equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support meal service and ensure timely delivery of meals to units.

Skills

Scratch cooking

Institutional cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Southridge Behavioral Hospital is a beautiful and new state-of-the-art facility. As a joint venture with the Trinity Health System and Universal Health Services, we serve up to 96 adult and geriatric patients across four units.

We believe that caring, dedicated and valued staff provide exceptional patient care. We are seeking high caliber applicants that will provide innovative and evidence-based care focused on our patient's individual needs, comfort and safety. Thank you for considering our Cook position as we continue our successful opening!

More information about Southridge can be found online: https://southridgebh.com/

Position Description

The Cook is responsible for safely preparing, cooking and presenting meals according to hospital recipe and menu for patients, staff and visitors. Experience in scratch cooking is required.

Hours and Location

Flexible Per Diem hours. An ideal candidate would be able to do at least one weekend a month. Weekend shifts are 6am to 6:30pm.

We are located on the south side of Grand Rapids, near the intersection of M-6 and Byron Center Ave SW: 6291 Venture Hills Boulevard SW, Byron Center, MI 49315

Qualifications

Cook, Dietary Department Job Requirements:

• High School Required.
• Experience as a cook or cook's aide in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Experience with scratch cooking required.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions in order to operate food service equipment.
• Must be able to complete assigned tasks in order to provide an efficient, safe, sanitary, attractive and orderly facility.

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