Culinary Cook Lead
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Job Location:
Mishawaka, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Rotating ShiftDescription:
Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Today Get Paid Today!
Why Saint Joseph Health System
At Saint Joseph Health System our values guide every decision even when complex. We honor our mission to care for every person in need by investing in technology people and capabilities that define quality care.
What We Offer:
Tuition reimbursement for all full/part-time colleagues starting day one
100% paid ASN-to-BSN tuition (direct to learning partner)
Day-one benefits: Medical Dental Vision PTO Life STD/LTD
Employer-matched retirement savings
Generous PTO 7 paid holidays
Colleague well-being support
No mandatory overtime
Employee referral incentives
Join our Food and Nutrition Services team as a Culinary Cook Lead where you will play a key role in ensuring patients staff and guests receive highquality nutritious meals. This position leads daily food production prepares meals for all service areasincluding catered functionsand supports menu development across the medical center. You will help train and guide culinary staff coordinate kitchen operations and uphold our commitment to excellence in safety service and organizational values.
Highlights
Lead preparation and cooking of patient staff guest and catered meals
Assist with menu development and ensure recipe compliance
Order and manage food paper and cleaning supplies
Train new cooks and assist with scheduling
Support special functions from planning through service
Maintain sanitation HACCP standards and organized storage areas
What You Will Do
Prepare and cook all menu items according to recipes timing and dietary needs
Review daily production sheets and ensure food availability for current and nextday needs
Coordinate meal production including efficient use of overages
Open the kitchen check staffing and assist in operational oversight when the manager is absent
Maintain clean work areas and proper food rotation especially within coolers
Set up cook and serve food for catered events
Support patient meal delivery when needed
Perform additional duties consistent with departmental needs
What You Will Need
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of institutionalvolume cooking experience
Strong understanding of recipes basic dietetics and HACCP procedures
Ability to train staff assist in scheduling and lead daily workflow
Strong communication skills and commitment to service
Flexibility to adjust hours or shift assignments based on operational needs
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
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