COOK

Responsibilities

Screening for this position will continue until position is filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Food Services Manager, the cook is responsible for the preparation of food for patients, guests and employees. Also responsible for the general supervision of the Food Service department in the absence of the Manager.

About Cedar Springs: At Cedar Springs Hospital, our mission is to deliver the highest quality services to individuals and their families who are dealing with the ramifications of mental illness or substance abuse. Our formula for successful treatment includes innovative services using a level of care that is appropriate to each illness, individually tailored programs and highly qualified mental health professionals. Cedar Springs is dedicated to providing quality, multidisciplinary behavioral health care services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

As an employee of Cedar Springs we offer the following benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Education/Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Position requires walking and standing for prolonged periods of time.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
* Regularly needs to bend, stoop and reach.
* Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
* Emotional stability necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Vision and hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

SKILLS:
Must be able to read, write and speak English and make simple calculations. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation of methods. Must know the proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods. Must be able to space and time cooking of vegetables so that their nutritional quality, flavor and appearance are preserved by not having to hold them too long before service.Ability to work mornings, evenings and weekends.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalent and three years training or experience in large scale institutional or commercial food preparation. Must have had some formal or on the job training in food preparation in cooking, estimating quantities for food needed, in requisitioning and storage of food and supplies, in general kitchen management, and in principles and management of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet or exceed hospital and regulatory agency training requirements.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY: I
Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Apply Click here: Cedar Springs Hospital (uhsinc.com)

Cedar Springs Hospital is in compliance with the Healthy Family and Workplaces Act (HFWA) and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

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