Prep Cook
Corewell Health
Posted on Apr 27, 2024
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the Nutrition Services Supervisor, responsible for the production of simple standardized recipes and preparing raw and dry ingredients to be used by the cooking staff. Use of commercial cooking equipment. Knowledge and application of safe food handling practices. Ensure high quality food products by monitoring ingredients and finished product to meet established quality standards. Attention to special requirements for modified and restricted diets. Maintain safety and sanitation standards of the work area. Communicate effectively. Provide excellent patient and family centered care and service.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and assembles menu items as assigned. Produces simple standardized recipes for retail and patient food services and prepares raw and dry ingredients to be used by the cooking staff. Includes accurate portioning, wrapping, and finishing work. May include, but not limited to sandwiches, salads, pizza, modified consistency products, bakery, and grill items.
- Sets up and stocks workstation for patient or retail meal service. Provides support for serving areas (retail and patient), ensuring high quality product available and communicating needs to production staff.
- Ensures compliance to modified and restricted diets for patients.
- Ensures high quality food products by monitoring ingredients and finished product to meet established quality standards and portion control prior to service for patients or retail customers.
- Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements, and revenue enhancement.
- Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes equipment and work area according to established standards for safety and sanitation. Collects and disposes of trash in work area.
- Applies principles of safe food handling during storage, assembly, production, and service. Records food and equipment temperatures as required. Properly labels and dates products. Monitors expiration dates and disposes of outdated product.
- Communicates effectively within department and with all hospital departments, patients, and staff.
Qualifications
- Required Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
- Preferred High School Diploma
- 1 year of relevant experience One-year experience in food service and/or bakery experience Preferred
Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal OakDepartment Name
Nutrition Services - Royal OakEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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