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FANS RETAIL COOK

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow
Lansing, MI Part Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Job Opportunity Job ID: 51180 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: To Description:

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

To prepare, cook and serve food items for patient needs and for public areas as needed.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  • Prepare and cook according to recipes, methods and procedures for all different aspects of patient care
  • Prepare and cook as needed for catering events, special functions and retail support as needed.
  • Responsible for proper storage and handling of food products. Ensures proper food temperatures. Labels and dates all products according to established guidelines.
  • Follows all appropriate sanitation guidelines.
  • Responsible for cleaning all cooking, preparation, serving and storage areas and reporting equipment that needs repair or maintenance to supervisor.
  • Assists in training of new or part-time Caregivers.
  • Contributes to and supports Goals and Objectives of Food and Nutrition Services and the Health System.
  • Is flexible in working alternate schedules as required for the proper operations of the department.
  • Helps in solving work area problems by communicating ideas and solutions to supervisor and fellow Caregivers.
  • Maintains hospital standards by participating is in services, committees and continuing education programs, etc.
  • Proactive approach to daily work; take the initiative
  • Demonstrate customer service congruent with Sparrow’s ICARE Value system.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

  • None

Work Experience

  • Two years general cooking experience or one year Sparrow FANS experience
  • Previous short order experience
  • Previous batch cooking experience

Education

  • High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Demonstrated high standards of customer service skills, self-motivation, problem solving and time management.
  • Demonstrated high volume and high-quality food production skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare multiple items in a limited time frame, with expected accuracy.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of garnish, portion control, cost control, food handling and sanitation, and recipe interpretation and adherence.
  • Demonstrated written, verbal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to job through past performance, attendance, contribution of ideas, cooperation with co-workers, supervisors and customers. Preferred:
  • College courses in culinary field.
  • Previous commercial cooking and/or health care food production experience.
  • ServSafe Certification

University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Requirements

Job Family Service/Support/Skilled Maintenance Requirements:

Shift Variable

Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED

Status Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible, Part-time Benefit Eligible, Per Diem, Full-time

Facility Sparrow Hospital

Experience Level New Grad

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