About The Position

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo is hiring for multiple Food and Nutrition Department opportunities. Applying to this posting allows candidates to be considered for Culinary and Hospitality positions at the hospital. The Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 1 performs assigned Food Service department duties under general supervision and according to established procedures. Team members are expected to provide excellent service, work cooperatively, contribute to a safe and positive environment, manage time effectively, follow instructions, and attend to detail. Associates may also perform duties outside their specific role to support daily department operations. The posting offers full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules. It advertises a $1,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions and $750 for part-time positions, competitive salary, shift differentials, rotating weekends, and a career pathway. Benefits are available for eligible positions of 24 hours per week or more and begin on Day 1 for eligible positions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • Extensive customer service experience.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated, independent, and creative thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and serve food and supplies to customers, patients, and supply facilities.
  • Deliver meals and supplies to patients.
  • Perform light and heavy cleaning as assigned, including dishwashing, trash removal, and facility cleaning.
  • Operate a cash register and patient meal-ordering systems.
  • Stock and fill products; label and date products; and rotate inventory.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to customers and peers in keeping with Bronson’s mission, values, and customer-service standards.
  • Prepare, portion, distribute, and store hot and cold foods according to recipes, production sheets, portion standards, established procedures, or instructions.
  • Measure, wash, clean, mix, and combine ingredients for food production, including peeling, dicing, shredding, and slicing produce and other items.
  • Operate automatic appliances and manual kitchen utensils.
  • Maintain a safe workplace by keeping work areas clear of hazards and ensuring equipment, counters, utensils, and assigned areas are cleaned and maintained; correct or report hazards appropriately.
  • Use proper body positioning and safe work practices, including personal protective equipment when necessary, and instruct kitchen staff in these practices.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • $1,500 sign-on bonus for full-time positions and $750 for part-time positions.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Shift differential pay.
  • Career pathway to support skill development and career growth.
  • Benefits available for eligible positions of 24 hours per week or more; benefits start on Day 1 for eligible positions.
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