SJSEMI_Cook_R

Description

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team! Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 hospitals, 5 outpatient health centres, 8 urgent care facilities and over 25 specialty centres. SJMHS is part of Trinity Health, a national Catholic health system with an enduring legacy and steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve.

We are a mission‑driven innovative health organization aiming to become the national leader in improving community health. Our Core Values of Reverence, Commitment, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity guide us.

Part time

Rotating Shift

The cook prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, associates, staff and visitors in accordance with established recipes and menus. Oversees work of a Culinary Assistant engaged in food production related activities. Uses menus and work orders to determine types and quantities of food items; meets meal schedules and suggests menu or receipt changes for effective utilisation of food and supplies.

Tests prepared food to determine proper quality.

• Reviews menus and production schedules regularly to determine quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, etc. to prepare and plan cooking schedules to meet meal schedules.
• Measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantitative preparation of hot and cold food items in accordance with established recipes.
• Cooks regular and diet menu items according to established procedures following accurate recipe production.
• Ensures menu items are prepared in a timely manner and that items requiring advanced preparation are prepared, cooked and ready for assigned meal times.
• Monitors consumption of assigned menu items and adjusts food production levels to avoid shortages or surpluses.
• Organises and oversees work of the Culinary Assistant I preparing meals and ensures food preparation is carried out according to established standards.
• Inspects food storage areas and ensures that foods are stored properly to prevent spoilage. Stocks refrigerators, freezers and cabinets as necessary. Completes and files daily temperature reports and checklists.
• Ensures all equipment, counters, utensils and production areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Calls in work orders as necessary.
• Monitors food inventories and needs, and requisitions foods from store‑room as necessary.
• May perform regularly the duties of the Culinary Assistant.
• Assists Sous Chef as needed.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps identify problems, offer solutions and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, physicians, employees and visitors. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Mission Health.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and reports all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two to three years of food production experience in an institutional setting.

• Works in the kitchen or other areas of the building under generally comfortable conditions. Some exposure to excessive temperatures and high noise. This varies by area assigned.
• Exposure to hazards of burns from hot foods or dishes or chemical exposure from chemicals used in cleaning. This varies by area assigned.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution option.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 18 different states.
• Free close‑proximity parking.

Located in the Ann…