SJSEMI_Cook_R01504

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team!

Trinity Health Michigan, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. THM represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

THM is part of Trinity Health a national Catholic health system with an enduring legacy and a steadfast mission to be a transforming and healing presence within the communities we serve.

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Our Core Values, Reverence, Commitment to the Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity guide our behaviors to help us achieve our Vision.

SUMMARY:

The cook 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:

• Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Able to read and write English. Possesses basic math skills
• Two to Three years food production experience in an institutional setting preferred.

Working Conditions

• Works in the kitchen or other areas of the building under generally comfortable conditions. Some exposure to excessive temperatures and high noise. This varies by areas assigned.
• Exposure to hazards of burns from hot foods or dishes or chemical exposure from chemicals used in cleaning. This varies by areas assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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  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.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or THM’s Return to Work Program

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.