Trinity Health

Lead Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee wellness program
Career Development
Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC) is a distinguished non-profit organization dedicated to providing exceptional senior housing and nursing care services. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, THSC is part of the larger Trinity Health network, which is recognized as the second-largest Catholic health system in the United States. THSC is committed to serving more than 35,000 seniors annually by offering a comprehensive range of services including Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, and Short-Term Rehabilitation services across the country. The organization upholds strong values rooted in their mission to honor the dignity and respect of every individual, fostering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • up to one year of basic technical training in cooking techniques
  • one to two years of previous work related experience
  • ability to work rotating shifts
  • no certification, registration, or licensure required

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • up to one year of basic technical training in cooking techniques
  • one to two years of previous work related experience
  • ability to follow established recipes and dietary requirements
  • strong attention to detail in food preparation
  • good organizational skills
  • ability to taste and adjust food seasoning and flavor
  • familiarity with kitchen equipment operation
  • basic leadership ability for overseeing diet aides

Job Duties

  • receives orders for items to be cooked and obtains necessary food items and equipment from storage areas
  • measures, weighs and combines ingredients for quantity preparation of soups, entrees, casseroles, vegetables, meats, gravies and other food items in accordance with established recipes
  • cooks regular and diet menu items according to established recipes
  • inspects and tastes food for correct seasoning, quality and proper serving temperature, and adds ingredients or seasonings to improve flavor and/or texture
  • ensures menu items are prepared in a timely manner and that items requiring advance preparation are prepared, cooked and ready for assigned meal time
  • monitors consumption of assigned menu items and altars food production levels in order to avoid potential shortages or surpluses
  • operates a variety of manual and/or automated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, toasters, fryers, mixers, blenders, and so forth

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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