What are the responsibilities and job description for the ROOM SERVICE COOK position at University of Michigan Health - Sparrow?
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
General Purpose of Job:
To prepare, cook and serve food items for patient needs and for public areas as needed.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Prepare and cook according to recipes, methods and procedures for all different aspects of patient care
- Prepare and cook as needed for catering events, special functions and retail support as needed.
- Responsible for proper storage and handling of food products. Ensures proper food temperatures. Labels and dates all products according to established guidelines.
- Follows all appropriate sanitation guidelines.
- Responsible for cleaning all cooking, preparation, serving and storage areas and reporting equipment that needs repair or maintenance to supervisor.
- Assists in training of new or part-time Caregivers.
- Contributes to and supports Goals and Objectives of Food and Nutrition Services and the Health System.
- Is flexible in working alternate schedules as required for the proper operations of the department.
- Helps in solving work area problems by communicating ideas and solutions to supervisor and fellow Caregivers.
- Maintains hospital standards by participating is in services, committees and continuing education programs, etc.
- Proactive approach to daily work; take the initiative
- Demonstrate customer service congruent with Sparrow's ICARE Value system.
| General Requirements | * None |
| Work Experience | * Two years general cooking experience or one year Sparrow FANS experience * Previous short order experience * Previous batch cooking experience |
| Education | * High school diploma, GED or successful completion of 12 grades combined with continued enrollment in early college program |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | Required: * Demonstrated high standard of customer service skills, self-motivation, problem solving and time management. * Demonstrated high volume, high quality food productions skills. * Demonstrated ability to prepare multiple items in a limited time frame, with expected accuracy. * Demonstrated knowledge of garnish, portion control, cost control, food handling and sanitation, and recipe interpretation and adherence. * Demonstrated written, verbal and communication skills. * Demonstrated commitment to job through past performance, attendance, contribution of ideas, cooperation with co-workers, supervisors and customers. Preferred: * College courses in culinary field. * Previous commercial cooking and/or health care food production experience. * ServSafe Certification |
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | High School / GED |
| Status | Part-time Benefit Eligible, Full-time |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | New Grad |
