Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
on-demand pay program
Discounts directory
optional identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance
Pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options

Job Description

Corewell Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients and communities across multiple locations. The health system focuses on improving health outcomes, instilling humanity, and inspiring hope by fostering collaborative and innovative work environments. Corewell Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion, supporting team members with resources and development opportunities to grow professionally and personally. With a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and a culture of support and respect, Corewell Health stands out as an employer of choice in the healthcare sector.

The role of Sr. Cook at Corewell Health is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about nutrition and food service in a healthcare environment. The Sr. Cook is responsible for menu development, preparation, and execution of hot and cold meals served in various settings such as restaurants, room service, and grab & go markets within the hospital system. This position requires leadership in food production, including training and supervising food prep staff to enhance their culinary skills and career growth. As a crucial member of the Nutrition Services department, the Sr. Cook ensures adherence to production schedules, monitors food safety and quality, and assists with inventory through preparation of purchase orders. The role demands creativity for developing new recipes and collaboration with supervisors to maintain operational excellence. The employment type is full-time, working 40 hours per week with evening shifts, including every other weekend, at the Blodgett Hospital location in Grand Rapids. This position offers an opportunity to make a profound impact on patient satisfaction and overall food service quality while working within a supportive and innovative healthcare organization committed to employee well-being and ongoing professional development.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years of relevant experience in related field
  • CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager certification
  • Preferred vocational/technical courses in food preparation
  • Preferred 2 years of relevant experience food preparation in a health care facility
  • Preferred 1 year of relevant supervisory experience

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years of relevant experience in related field
  • CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 days
  • Vocational/technical courses in food preparation
  • 2 years of relevant experience food preparation in a health care facility
  • 1 year of relevant experience supervisory

Job Duties

  • Assumes total responsibility for all food production in absence of the Supervisor
  • Organizes and directs the preparation of complex recipes
  • Assists in planning and documenting menus for all areas of the Nutrition Services department
  • Ensures daily production schedule is completed and adhered to
  • Assists in training, orientation and evaluation of employees
  • Prepares purchase order for the buyer, as appropriate
  • Develops new recipes
  • Assists supervisor in overseeing areas of operations assigned
  • Monitors employees to ensure policies/procedures are being adhered to
  • Addresses employees not following job requirements or proper policy/procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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