Food Production Worker/Cook

Employment Type: Full time • Shift: Rotating Shift

About the role

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities—that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all meals for patients according to prescribed diets, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate meal preparation using a variety of menus for patients, staff, and retail operations.
• Assist with patient care by providing food appropriate for each individual diet.
• Maintain a clean working environment adhering to state and federal regulations; monitor infection control protocols.
• Accurately prepare food using standardized recipes to minimize food cost waste and spoilage.
• Demonstrate proper use, care, and maintenance of all food preparation equipment (e.g., stoves, fryers, grills, steam ovens, toasters, food processors, grinders).
• Prepare entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, and texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs.
• Produce high-quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods, and seasoning specifications; ensure food is prepared at specified times.
• Provide services in the cafeteria representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Measure and mix ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, knives, etc.
• Maintain clean equipment and work area; follow schedules for cleaning equipment and notify leadership of equipment operating problems.
• Observe infection control practices at all times.

Requirements

• Practical experience in a healthcare setting is desired; one year of experience is preferred.
• Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients, residents, and staff.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship within the department and with all internal and external customers.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Qualifications

High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week).
• Varied shifts based on departmental needs.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.