ROOM SERVICE COOK

Sparrow Health System

Lansing, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Catering Services, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Presentation, Food Production, Food Services, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Medical Treatment, Nutrition, Patient Care, Portion Control, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Retail, Sanitation, Time Management, Waitressing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Lansing, MI

POSTED

4 days ago

Description:Positions Location: Lansing, MIJob DescriptionGeneral 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.Job RequirementsGeneral 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 CertificationUniversity 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.#LI-MA1Location: Sparrow HospitalActivation Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025Expiration Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026Apply Here

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