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Multiple Cook Opportunities Available Now in Battle Creek***SIGN ON BONUS***

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.25 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Career pathway
shift differential pay
Rotating weekends
Benefits start on day 1 for eligible positions
Full time schedules available
Part time schedules available

Job Description

Bronson Healthcare Group is a leading healthcare provider known for its compassionate and community-focused approach to patient care. With a strong presence in Michigan, Bronson operates several hospitals, including the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. This hospital is a respected institution within the region, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, and specialized healthcare services. At Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, the commitment is to deliver exceptional care through an experienced and dedicated team that is passionate about serving their community and improving patient outcomes.

Bronson Battle Creek's Food and Nutrition Department is currently seeking experienced cooks to join their team. The department plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, visitors, and staff receive nutritious, well-prepared meals that meet high standards of quality and safety. This role offers competitive compensation, shift differential pay, and rotating weekends, as well as a career pathway designed to promote professional growth within the culinary and hospitality fields. Benefits start on the first day for eligible positions, and schedules include full-time, part-time, and PRN options to provide flexibility.

The position of Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 1 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital involves executing a variety of food service tasks under general supervision. The role requires attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Employees are expected to provide outstanding customer service while adhering to food safety standards and department procedures. Duties include food assembly, meal delivery, cleaning, operating cash registers, and maintaining kitchen supplies. This role is physically demanding and requires careful adherence to safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.

Joining Bronson means becoming part of a team that values resilience, positivity, and mutual support. The organization fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow their careers, contributing to a culture of excellence and compassion. The sign-on bonus for full-time cooks is $1,500, with a $750 bonus for part-time positions, making this an attractive opportunity for culinary professionals who want to work in a rewarding healthcare setting where their contributions make a direct impact.

Job Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • ability to communicate clearly and understand basic verbal and written directions
  • follow basic food assembly and packaging instructions
  • read and understand the English language
  • basic math skills
  • employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

Job Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
  • ability to communicate clearly and understand basic verbal and written directions
  • follow basic food assembly and packaging instructions
  • read and understand the English language
  • basic math skills
  • employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served
  • extensive customer service experience
  • strong organizational skills
  • self-motivated, independent and creative thinker

Job Duties

  • Assembly and service of foods and supplies to customers, patients, and supply facilities
  • delivery of meals and supplies to patients
  • light and heavy cleaning as assigned, such as dishwashing, trash, facility cleaning
  • operation of cash register and patient meal ordering system
  • stocking and filling, product labeling and dating, product rotation
  • demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to customers and peers in a manner that is reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards
  • prepares, apportions, distributes, and stores various hot and cold food items according to recipes, production sheets, portion control standards, established procedures, and/or specific instructions
  • measures, washes, cleans, mixes, and combines ingredients for preparation of food production items
  • operates/utilizes automatic appliances and manual kitchen utensils
  • other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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