Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Accountability Objectives: Prepares and cooks food for patients, employees, visitors, and special catered events. Maintains a clean and sanitary work area and conforms to all health, safety, and infection control standards. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education, Licensure / Certification and Experience Required. Education: -High school graduate or equivalent required. -Associates Degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Refer to the Experience Section for exception of minimum qualifications. Licensure / Certification: Not Applicable Experience: -Minimum of two (2) years as a cook in a high volume full-service restaurant OR Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. -Current Serve-Safe certification preferred. Special Skill / Aptitudes: Must be able to pass the written and practical test given by the Executive Chef. (Paul to validate) 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 explode standardized recipes. Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups. Duties / Responsibilities: 1 Reviews menus and production sheets to determine the type and quantities of meats, vegetables, starches, and soups to be prepared. 2 Bakes, roasts, broils, sautes, and steams meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, and other foods as required and in a timely manner so as to maintain highest quality of product. 3 Slices or portions meats, fish and poultry for serving, to correct/ordered weight. 4 Facillitating the production of meals on the tray line. 5 Maintains the cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. 6 Adheres to all regulatory agency requirements. 7 Attends all inservice education and other meetings as directed. 8 Performs other duties as assigned and assists other associates when needed to keep operations running smoothly. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors. Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations. Dept/Unit Specific: Not Applicable 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) Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.