Cook

Overview

Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital is hiring fulltime Cooks!  This is for Mon-Fri rotating shifts: 6a-2:30p and 10a-6:30p.

At Henry Ford Behavioral Health, we provide exceptional mental health treatment services for individuals who are facing significant distress that impacts their daily lives. Our inpatient programs are meant to help patients cope with overwhelming emotions, make meaningful changes, and navigate the future with confidence. 

 

Opened in December 2024, our state-of-the-art hospital features modern amenities, six outdoor spaces, and a therapeutic environment that is conducive to healing. Whether you’re seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one, our hospital can be an ideal place to receive the highest quality of care. Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where patients can regain their strength and renew their hope.  

 

Under general direction, our Cooks implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.

· Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

· Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

· Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

· Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.

· Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.

· Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.

· Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

 

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

 

 

 

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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