Contingent Cook

Employment Type: Part time, rotating shift

Pay: Starting at $15.93 and up

About the role

The cook prepares, seasons, and cooks food for patients, associates, staff, and visitors in accordance with established recipes and menus. Oversees work of Culinary Assistant engaged in food production related activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus and production schedules regularly to determine types and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, etc. to prepare and plan cooking 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 mealtimes.
• Monitors consumption of assigned menu items and alters food production levels 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 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to read and write English.
• Possesses basic math skills.
• Two to three years of 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, varying by areas assigned.
• Exposure to hazards of burns from hot foods or dishes or chemical exposure from chemicals used in cleaning, varying by areas assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, DailyPay.
• Benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free close proximity parking.