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Join an organization that is committed to the principle that health care is a basic human right and that all Americans should have access to high-quality, comprehensive health careAWARD WINNING WORKPLACE! The Chelsea hospital is ranked among Newsweek’s best hospitals in the state of Michigan for 2025! Chelsea Hospital is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction and was named a Fortune/PINC 100 Top Hospital in 2023 and a Top Community Hospital by Becker’s Healthcare ReviewCompetitive compensation, DAILYPAYBenefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term DisabilityRetirement savings plan with employer match and contributionsOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity HealthTuition ReimbursementPay: $15.50 per hour and up!
Position Summary: Cook includes responsibilities at multiple cook/prep stations in the kitchen. Cooks will we cross training and expected to be able to cover any station as needed. These positions are responsible for quantity food production using standard recipes according to forecasted or tallied number of servings. Modifications of general diet recipes for special diets are adhered to. Quality is controlled using batch-cooking methods and creative uses for left over foods are employed to prevent waste and increase sales. Cooked foods are prepared in a timely fashion and in sufficient quantities, in order to prevent delays in patient and cafeteria service. Food must look and taste good.
Qualifications: Able to read and write and perform basic math. Two years’ experience in institutional or commercial cooking preferred. Some lead cook experience desirable.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.Demonstrates self-directed learning.Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea/Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.Demonstrates knowledge in using food production equipmentDemonstrates a complete understanding of all departmental policies and procedures. Department orientation form completed.Attends basic food safety and sanitation course.For a complete listing of technical skills please refer to individual job description.Matches proper cooking method to the type of food to be cooked.Arranges food attractively in steam table pans.Identifies safety or sanitation problems and assists with resolution.Maintains a consistent work-flow.Works in collaboration with all production and service staff.Reports to work as scheduled.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills and Abilities
Able to read and write and perform basic math. Lifting Requirement up to 30 pounds. Continually Standing Frequently Walking, Lifting, Bending, Squatting, or twisting
About Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, Chelsea Hospital is a joint venture between Trinity Health and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.