Healthcare Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Apex Placement & Consulting has partnered with a respected healthcare organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeking experienced Cooks to join its culinary team. In this role, you will prepare high-quality meals for patients, families and employees while following established recipes, dietary requirements and food-safety standards.

The ideal candidate has previous cooking experience, understands quantity food preparation and is comfortable working in a healthcare or similarly structured food-service environment.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive pay of $18–$20 per hour
• Positions located in Grand Rapids, MI
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through quality food and service
• A team-oriented culinary environment
• Full time, consistent hours
• The chance to build experience in healthcare food service

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes, portion guidelines and presentation standards
• Follow diet orders and ensure meals meet individual dietary requirements
• Assist with meals for patients, families and employees
• Complete daily production worksheets and food-waste logs
• Taste completed meals to ensure quality and consistency
• Monitor hot and cold food temperatures throughout preparation and meal service
• Receive, inspect and properly store food products and supplies as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen environment
• Report equipment issues, unsafe conditions and supply needs to management
• Follow all federal, state and local food-safety and sanitation requirements
• Assist with additional culinary department responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least two years of food and beverage or professional cooking experience preferred
• Previous food-service experience in a healthcare or dietary setting is a strong plus
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation, portioning and therapeutic diets preferred
• Ability to read and follow recipes, diet orders and work assignments
• Strong attention to food quality, safety and sanitation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Patience and professionalism when interacting with patients, families and team members
• Willingness to work flexible hours when needed
• ServSafe certification preferred

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.