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Nutrition Services Cook and Aide (Dietary) – Full-Time – Sheridan, MI
Full-Time dietary role in Sheridan, MI
Support Safe Food Handling and Dietary Practice
Location: Sheridan, MI (serving Montcalm County and surrounding communities)
Organization: Sheridan Community Hospital
Department: Dietary
Employment Type: Full Time
Support Food Safety and Dietary Compliance
Sheridan Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Nutrition Services Cook and Aide to join our team. This role is essential to maintaining a Safe and Nutritious Food Environment for patients and staff.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to contribute to patient care behind the scenes in a healthcare setting.
About Sheridan Community Hospital
Sheridan Community Hospital is a critical access hospital committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Our Nutrition Services team plays a vital role in our facility.
Nutrition Services Cook and Aide Responsibilities
- Taking orders, preparing food & delivering trays.
- Ensuring patients are given the correct food allowed on diets.
- Taking temperatures on food and cooling units required.
- Following guidelines so that department is inspection ready at all times.
- Taking care of stock when needed following FIFO
- Discard leftovers, check for outdated food, and take out garbage.
- Making sure Sanitation is done as required.
- Participate in quality improvement projects. Attend training and meetings as required
- Maintains awareness of current quality and safety measures on the unit and follows guidelines or reporting measures to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Knowledge and skills in quality improvement and research methodologies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Why This Role at SCH
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment focused on collaboration
- Meaningful role supporting patient care, nutrition, and overall safety
Benefits You Can Count On
Full-Time benefits package available based on eligibility:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- ESTA- Sick Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition/Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Employee Health Hospital Discount
What to Expect
This Full-Time position requires early morning hours and dependable attendance. Team members must be flexible to support hospital operations.
Education, Experience and Other Requirements:
- Checking hospital email at least once per work day since primary source of communication
- High School Diploma
- Food Safety Class (to be completed upon hire)
- Flu Vaccine (Nov 1st – June 1st ) Yearly
- Able to pass health/drug screening as required by federal guidelines for all healthcare workers (required)
Apply Today
Join a team that values compassion, quality, and community-centered care. Apply today to support a clean, safe, and nourishing environment through our Dietary Department at Sheridan Community Hospital, helping prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients and staff.