Culinary Support Associate

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes: * 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center * 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center * More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network What we offer: * Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.

* Retirement savings account with employer match * Generous paid time off programs * Employee referral incentive program * Tuition/professional development reimbursement * Nursing Scholarship opportunities JOB SUMMARY * Prepares and cooks all meals for patients, staff, and visitors' guests of the Medical Center, including special events.

JOB DUTIES * Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

* Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.

* Reviews daily preparation sheets.

* Procures necessary foods to fulfill menus.

* Prepares food according to recipes and times prescribed.

* Pan and display for prescribed use.

* Dates and labels all items prepped or opened to be stored/refrigerated.

* Takes and records temperature before serving.

* Check and records cooler and freezer temperatures at beginning and end of shift.

* Locks cooler and freezers at the end of the night.

* Keeps coolers in proper order.

* Rotates product to keep from spoiling.

* Coordinates over production to best utilization.

* Keeps work area and equipment clean.

* Checks menu for the following day to ensure all items are available and, if not, report shortage to Lead Cook or Director.

* Assists in food preparation for special events.

* Works tray line in serving position for breakfast and supper.

* Assists with Patient Meal tray delivery when required.

* Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Cook.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Education: Ability to read, write and make mathematical calculations.

Licensure: Hold a valid Servsafe Certification or become Servsafe certified within the first 90 Days of employment.

Experience: Two years' experience in institutional volume cooking.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents.

Together, we become our best selves.

A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.