Cook -FT- Trinity Health Hospital Livonia

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: SUMMARY: Pay Starting at $15.50 and up! Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, associates, staff and visitors in accordance with established receipts and menus. Oversees work of 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 utilization of food and supplies. Tests prepared food to determine proper quality. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITES: Reviews menus and production schedules regularly to determine types and 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 alters food production levels in order to avoid potential shortages or surpluses. Organizes and oversees work of Food Service Worker, preparing meals and ensures food preparation is carried out according to established standards. Inspects food storage areas and ensures that foods are stored properly in order 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 storeroom, as necessary. May preform regularly the duties of the Food Service Worker. Assists Sous Chef as needed. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately 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 to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High School Diploma Two to Three years food production experience in an institutional setting REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to perform math calculations Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time – up to 100% of the work day. Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time. Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff and other department personnel and patients. 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.

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