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Cook

$20 - $23 per hour

Apex Placement & Consulting

Job Description

Job Description

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Love creating great meals and making a difference every day? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

APEX Placement & Consulting has partnered with an exceptional healthcare organization in Traverse City, MI seeking a dedicated Cook to join their culinary team. If you enjoy preparing quality meals in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while positively impacting the lives of others, we'd love to connect with you.

What's in it for you?

Competitive pay of $20-$23/hour, based on experience

Multiple shifts to meet your scheduling needs: 6:00am-2:30pm. 10:30am-7:00pm
Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
Full-time position with a stable and respected healthcare organization
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents and patients every day
Supportive team environment with opportunities for growth
Consistent schedule with flexibility when needed

What you'll be doing

Prepare high-quality meals following standardized recipes and therapeutic diet requirements

Ensure proper food presentation, portioning, and quality standards

Monitor and maintain safe food temperatures throughout preparation and meal service

Complete daily production worksheets and waste logs

Assist with receiving, inspecting, and storing food and kitchen supplies

Maintain a clean, organized kitchen while following all health and sanitation regulations

Work collaboratively with the dietary team to provide an outstanding dining experience for residents, families, and staff

Report equipment concerns and assist in maintaining a safe working environment

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of food service experience in a healthcare setting desired
  • 2+ years of food & beverage experience preferred
  • General knowledge of quantity cooking and portion control
  • Ability to read recipes, diet orders, and work assignments in English
  • Strong teamwork and customer service skills
  • ServSafe Certification is a plus
  • Dependable, flexible, and passionate about preparing quality food

At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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