Cook- Paw Paw- Variable Shift, 56hrs/pp

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Location

BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital

Title

Cook- Paw Paw- Variable Shift, 56hrs/pp

Become a part of the Culinary team at Bronson! 
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• Competitive salary

• Career Pathway

• Shift differential pay

• Rotating weekends

• Benefits start on Day 1

Bronson Methodist Hospital in Paw Paw is hiring in all areas of the Food and Nutrition Department. Competitive salary, shift differential pay, rotating weekends, comprehensive wellness program and a Career Pathway developed to help you make most of your skills and grow into an exciting career are all waiting for you

Culinary & Hospitality Associates execute all assigned duties, under general supervision and according to established procedures, within the daily scope of the Food Service department. The incumbent must possess an unwavering sense of compassion and the highest possible level of customer service.  All members of the Bronson Food & Nutrition team are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as a part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive environment; work independently and manage time effectively; follow basic instructions and pay attention to detail in the completion of assigned duties. Employee should also expect to perform duties outside of specific role on a regular basis and to fulfill any responsibilities associated with the Food and Nutrition Department’s daily operations. These responsibilities, related to and dependent upon the specific environment in which the person is scheduled, include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Additionally, the Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 2 is responsible for the proper cooking of meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies, entrees, etc. Various cooking methods will be used to accomplish these daily duties. C&H Associate Level 2 are expected to work quickly and efficiently, while maintaining composure and a positive attitude while working in very busy and demanding kitchen environments. Employee may be expected to function as a cook within both retail and in-patient culinary environments. Employee is required to follow strict dietary guidelines and sanitation standards set forth by the Food and Nutrition Department.

The position plays a critical role in the delivery of meal service to Bronson’s patient population, serving as liaison between the Clinical team and the Food & Nutrition team. In this role, the employee may be responsible for the patient room services. This includes the introduction of the patient menu, description of ordering process, and explanation of patients prescribed diet and/or dietary restrictions in accordance with physician’s diet order. A high degree of autonomy is implicit in this position, requiring employee to travel to any and all in-patient units, kitchens, cafes across the hospital campus. Position is responsible for assisting patients and patient’s families with meal ordering by using the Bronson Room Service computer system, and answering the Bronson Room Service phone line.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Ability to:
  • Communicate clearly and understand basic verbal and written directions
  • follow basic food assembly & packaging instructions
  • read and understand, the English language
• Basic math skills
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive customer service experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, independent and creative thinker
• Dietary Technician certification
• Related experience or education demonstrating knowledge of therapeutic diets
• Functional knowledge of cash register and/or dietary software system
• One year cooking experience, in a high volume establishment
• Completion of AGF 110, Cul 100 at the KVCC Bronson Healthy Living Campus

Job Responsibilities: