Hospital Cooks within Food and Nutrition Services

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is hiring Cooks for its Food and Nutrition Services team. Hospital cooks combine culinary skills with healthcare needs by preparing meals that meet patients’ dietary restrictions and nutritional needs, while following food safety and sanitation requirements. The role also supports kitchen operations and provides efficient, friendly service to patients, staff, families, and other hospital colleagues.

The posting mentions full-time and part-time opportunities and first, second, or third shifts. Flexible scheduling is available.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Some guest service background is preferred.
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Previous professional cooking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold food items, including entrees, soups, and sauces, using standardized recipes.
• Work with dietitians to ensure meals meet patient dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and federal, state, and local health regulations.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Manage inventory and ensure food is properly stored and labeled.
• Serve food to patients and staff efficiently and in a friendly manner, and resolve customer concerns.
• Process room service orders.
• Take orders from patients and family members by phone and enter menu selections into the computer.
• Gather, wash, and put away dishes.
• Promote positive customer service relations with Nutrition Services, Nursing units, patients, families, and others.
• Maintain knowledge of the profession, safe food handling, and sanitation.

Benefits

• Unlimited career growth opportunities within a large Catholic healthcare organization.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Competitive pay.
• Benefits available on day one, with no waiting period.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Student loan forgiveness services for staff and their family.
• 18 days of PTO in the first year.
• Six paid holidays.
• 25% discount with Sprint, Verizon, or AT&T.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed