Prep Cook

Job Title

Reporting directly to the Nutrition Services Supervisor, responsible for the production of simple standardized recipes and preparing raw and dry ingredients to be used by the cooking staff. Use of commercial cooking equipment. Knowledge and application of safe food handling practices. Ensure high quality food products by monitoring ingredients and finished product to meet established quality standards. Attention to special requirements for modified and restricted diets. Maintain safety and sanitation standards of the work area. Communicate effectively. Provide excellent patient and family centered care and service.

Essential Functions

Prepares and assembles menu items as assigned. Produces simple standardized recipes for retail and patient food services and prepares raw and dry ingredients to be used by the cooking staff. Includes accurate portioning, wrapping, and finishing work. May include, but not limited to sandwiches, salads, pizza, modified consistency products, bakery, and grill items.

Sets up and stocks workstation for patient or retail meal service. Provides support for serving areas (retail and patient), ensuring high quality product available and communicating needs to production staff.

Ensures compliance to modified and restricted diets for patients.

Ensures high quality food products by monitoring ingredients and finished product to meet established quality standards and portion control prior to service for patients or retail customers.

Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction, service improvements, and revenue enhancement.

Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes equipment and work area according to established standards for safety and sanitation. Collects and disposes of trash in work area.

Applies principles of safe food handling during storage, assembly, production, and service. Records food and equipment temperatures as required. Properly labels and dates products. Monitors expiration dates and disposes of outdated product.

Communicates effectively within department and with all hospital departments, patients, and staff.

Qualifications

Required

Must be able to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred

High School Diploma

One-year experience in food service and/or bakery experience Preferred

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Primary Location

SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

Department Name

Nutrition Services - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend