What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Cooks within Food and Nutrition Services position at trinityhealth?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is excited to welcome talented individuals to our Food and Nutrition Services team. We are currently hiring Cooks for first and second shift who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and service. Cook (full time and part time, 1st and 2nd shift available) Position Summary: Hospital cooks have a unique role that combines culinary skills with healthcare needs. Key responsibilities include: Meal Preparation: Preparing a variety of hot and cold food items, including entrees, soups, and sauces, using standardized recipes. Dietary Compliance: Working closely with dietitians to ensure meals meet specific patient dietary restrictions and nutritional needs. Safety & Sanitation: Following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines, along with federal, state, and local health regulations. Kitchen Operations: Operating and cleaning various kitchen equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of food items. Customer Service: Serving food to patients and staff in an efficient and friendly manner and resolving customer concerns. Why Trinity Health? Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country. All hours / afternoon and evening shifts available and flexible scheduling Competitive pay Benefits on day 1, no waiting period Retirement programs with employer match Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family 18 Days of PTO your first year, 6 paid Holidays 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T Please visit Trinity Health Careers-Michigan to find out about exciting opportunities What will you do: Processes room service orders Interacts with patients and family members by order taking via the phone and inputting menu selections into the computer Gathers, washes, & puts away dry dishes Promotes positive customer service relations between Nutrition Services and Nursing units, patients, families, and all other people they meet. Maintains knowledge of profession, safe food handling and sanitation What you will need: 18 years of age Prefer some guest service background and a HS diploma or GED Previous Professional cooking experience is preferred 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. 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.