Cook

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Shift:

Description:

Summary

As a cook with Trinity Health, you will prepare and cooks food for patients, employees, visitors, and for special catered events. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and conform to all health, safety, and infection control standards.

Pay Starting at $17.59 per hour or higher based on experience.

Total Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
• Tuition Reimbursement

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in culinary arts is preferred. Refer to the Experience Section for exception of minimum qualifications.

Special Skill / Aptitudes

• Must be able to pass the written and practical test given by the Executive Chef.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions accurately.
• Must have thorough knowledge of all cooking styles, and be able to read, follow, and execute standardized recipes.
• Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years as a cook in a high-volume full-service restaurant OR associate's degree in culinary arts.
• Current Serve-Safe certification preferred.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus and production sheets to determine the type and quantities of meats, vegetables, starches, and soups to be prepared.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, sautés, and steams meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods as required and in a timely manner to maintain highest quality of product.
• Slices or portions meats, fish and poultry for serving, to correct/ordered weight.
• Facilitating the production of meals on the tray line.
• Maintains the cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements.
• Attends all in-service education and other meetings as directed. Performs other duties as assigned and assists other associates when needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Working Conditions:

• Temperature variations in work area are extreme with exposure to cold storage conditions and heat from production equipment.
• Stand up work = 100% of shift. Frequent lifting from floor to waist upto 30 pounds. Frequent bending and moving at shoulder height.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during shift (ie: slip resistant shoes, cutting glove, goggles)

Working Conditions:

• Temperature variations in work area are extreme with exposure to cold storage conditions and heat from production equipment.
• Stand up work = 100% of shift.  Frequent lifting from floor to waist upto 30 pounds.  Frequent bending and moving at shoulder height.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during shift (ie:  slip resistant shoes, cutting glove, goggles)

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.