How to Apply

A resume is required in order to be considered.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings.

Responsibilities*

Perform ongoing verbal communication between coworkers and at shift crossover.
Complete daily prep list as assigned by the Chef Assistant, including but not limited to plating entree salads, slicing meats and cheeses, preparing batch dressings and marinades, and weighing recipes.
Combine ingredients to prepare entree salad plates and deli sandwiches to order, according to standardized recipe and upon patient meal ticket orders.
Operate foodservice equipment to include: scales, slicers, robot coupe, commercial blender, knives, and buffalo chopper.
Maintain clean and sanitized work area, including equipment, counters, deli case and utensils.
Take food temperatures as assigned and complete temperature logs every 4 hours or as needed.
Continuously monitor food quality of basic ingredients as well as plated food.
Label and date food items according to departmental and regulatory guidelines.
Be flexible with work schedules, job tasks, and job changes. This includes but is not limited to working holidays and picking up additional duties when a coworker is absent.

Required Qualifications*

Ability to successfully pass the ServSafe Certification for Food Safety within 90 days of employment
Possess excellent communication skills with ability to: Read English with comprehension, listen effectively, speak and write clearly, and accurately follow written instructions
Demonstrated ability to perform physical job tasks safely, including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach, stand up to 8 hours, and push and pull up to 35 pounds
Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize work in a face paced environment
Demonstrated ability to perform excellent customer service
Experience following standardized recipes and portioning procedures, and understands the importance of these procedures
Experience maintaining food at proper temperatures, including taking food temperatures, recording food temperatures, and storing food appropriately
Experience utilizing resources responsibly, and recognizing and minimizing food waste
Experience rotating stock using the First In First Out method. This includes identifying and discarding all expired products
Demonstrate proper standard operating procedures for meat slicers, scales, can openers, buffalo chopper, robot coupe, and knives within 30 days of employment
Possess excellent attendance record

Work Schedule

This position is primarily responsible for preparing patient food. This is a 40-hour position working Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.