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University of Michigan

HOSPITAL COOK II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $46,467.20 - $49,025.60
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement plan match

Job Description

Michigan Medicine is a leading academic health system based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, renowned for its commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community service. Affiliated with the University of Michigan, it stands as one of the largest healthcare complexes globally, employing over 30,000 highly skilled professionals. Since the establishment of the U-M Medical School in 1850, Michigan Medicine has been a pioneer in groundbreaking medical research and technological advancements. The institution’s mission revolves around improving the health of patients, populations, and communities on local, national, and international scales by integrating top-tier healthcare services, innovative education, and cutting-edge... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of one year of culinary experience in a fast-paced food service environment including hot production line experience
  • Ability to pass the ServSafe Food Handlers Certification within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace
  • Ability to perform physical job tasks safely including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, standing up to 8 hours, and pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills including reading English with comprehension, listening effectively, speaking and writing clearly, and following written instructions accurately
  • Ability to perform excellent customer service including demonstrating respect for coworkers, working effectively on a team, working independently with minimal guidance, and ensuring food items are served to patients as per established service and quality standards
  • Ability to understand the importance of following standardized recipes and portioning for patient nutritional needs and safety
  • Experience in estimating consumption levels and generating prep lists
  • Ability to rotate stock using First In First Out method including identifying and discarding expired products
  • Excellent attendance history

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year of culinary experience in a fast-paced food service environment including hot production line experience
  • Ability to pass the ServSafe Food Handlers Certification within 90 days of employment
  • Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace
  • Ability to perform physical job tasks safely including lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, standing up to 8 hours, and pushing/pulling up to 35 lbs
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills including reading English with comprehension, listening effectively, speaking and writing clearly, and following written instructions accurately
  • Ability to perform excellent customer service including demonstrating respect for coworkers, working effectively on a team, working independently with minimal guidance, and ensuring food items are served to patients as per established service and quality standards
  • Ability to understand the importance of following standardized recipes and portioning for patient nutritional needs and safety
  • Experience in estimating consumption levels and generating prep lists
  • Ability to rotate stock using First In First Out method including identifying and discarding expired products
  • Excellent attendance history

Job Duties

  • Complete daily prep list including but not limited to weighing ingredients, preparing salads, cleaning, slicing, dicing, chopping, and peeling fruits and vegetables, slicing meat, preparing salad dressings, etc.
  • Coordinate and perform the preparation, portioning, and distribution of salads
  • Heat up food and prepare steam table for lunch/dinner service
  • Prepare hot and cold sandwiches and soups
  • Assist on the hot production line during breaks and peak meal times
  • Combine ingredients and prepare regular and modified diet food products including entrees, soups, sauces, gravies, casseroles, meats, and vegetables
  • Perform ongoing verbal communication between coworkers and at shift crossover
  • Disassemble, operate, clean, and reassemble conventional cooking equipment including grills, broilers, steamers, skillets, convection ovens
  • Operate mixing machines, toasters, slicer, and choppers
  • Clean food service equipment, counters, utensils, and assigned areas of work
  • Maintain security and inventory control of prepared foods and related supplies by adhering to established storage and handling procedures
  • Prepare convenience food items including prepared casseroles and vegetables
  • Rethermalize foods according to standardized methods and procedures
  • Combine ingredients and finish convenience/cook-chill food products by adding toppings/garnishes, baking off, and portioning for service
  • Label and date food items according to departmental and regulatory guidelines
  • Check and record refrigerator temperatures
  • Measure and weigh ingredients
  • Receive and store supplies
  • Be flexible with work schedules, job tasks, and job changes including working holidays and picking up additional duties when a coworker is absent

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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