Hospital Cooks within Food and Nutrition Services

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description: Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is excited to welcome talented individuals to our Food and Nutrition Services team. We are currently hiring Cooks for first and second shift who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and service.

Position Summary

Hospital cooks have a unique role that combines culinary skills with healthcare needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Meal Preparation: Preparing a variety of hot and cold food items, including entrees, soups, and sauces, using standardized recipes.
• Dietary Compliance: Working closely with dietitians to ensure meals meet specific patient dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
• Safety & Sanitation: Following Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines, along with federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Kitchen Operations: Operating and cleaning various kitchen equipment, managing inventory, and ensuring proper storage and labeling of food items.
• Customer Service: Serving food to patients and staff in an efficient and friendly manner and resolving customer concerns.

Why Trinity Health?

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country.
• All hours / afternoon and evening shifts available and flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay
• Benefits on day 1, no waiting period
• Retail programs with employer match
• Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family
• 18 Days of PTO your first year, 6 paid Holidays
• 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T

What will you do?

• Processes room service orders
• Interacts with patients and family members by order taking via the phone and inputting menu selections into the computer
• Gathers, washes, & puts away dry dishes
• Maintains knowledge of profession, safe food handling and sanitation

What you will need:

• 18 years of age
• Prioritize some guest service background and a HS diploma or GED
• Previous Professional cooking experience is preferred