Hospital Cook

INSIGHT Surgical Hospital • Flint, MI

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About The Position

Insight Healing Center is a rehabilitation center that provides meals to patients and serves the psych hospital at the Flint Campus. It is a 30-bed rehabilitation center treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and orthopedic injuries.

The Cook follows recipes and cooking instructions from the Dietary Manager to prepare nutritious meals for inpatients and employees. The role works directly with the Hospital Dietary Manager and alongside nurses and other colleagues to support patient care. In this smaller hospital setting, the Cook also supports the daily kitchen workflow, including food preparation for patients, visitors, and employees; dietary hygiene; menu planning; inventory; compliance; serving; cashiering and drawer balancing; and general cafe and kitchen duties.

Requirements

• Demonstrate eligibility to work for any employer in the United States.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Have at least one year of experience cooking in a restaurant and/or quantity cooking.
• Have general knowledge of quantity food preparation and serving.
• Demonstrate verbal and written English communication skills sufficient for safe and effective patient care and documentation standards.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining positive energy.
• Be willing to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement.
• Work compassionately with patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and drive.
• Show respect and flexibility and contribute positively to the workplace.
• Be detail-oriented, conscientious, and committed to precision.
• Be able to perform work accurately.

Nice To Haves

• SafeServ certification.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in the field or a related work environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Dietary Manager’s cooking instructions to prepare meals.
• Notify the supervisor promptly about items that are not stocked.
• Create recipes under the direction and supervision of the Dietary Manager or Dietitian.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads, fruit, and other food items for the refrigerator case.
• Prepare patient meals according to each patient’s diet.
• Follow the menu and Dietary Manager’s instructions to comply with the patient menu.
• Establish and maintain positive customer relations.
• Prepare for the following day’s breakfasts and lunches.
• Chop and cut food items for the current and following days.
• Maintain the stock and cleanliness of the serving line, salad bar, counters, refrigerator, tables, and chairs in the cafeteria.
• Remove clean dish racks from dishwashing machines and store dishes in the appropriate areas.
• Follow HACCP standards and health department regulations.
• Maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen and storage areas.
• Assist with preparing birthday parties and other catered events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• 401(k) with matching; offerings are fully vested after three months of employment, with eligibility to contribute.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and term life insurance provided with full-time employment.
• Optional supplementary coverage, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED