We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It’sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadership,to clinicians and care providers. 

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the systemwith access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient CareA selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge.An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family CultureWe offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each OtherEach employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride

The Prep Cookis responsible forpreparingfood and servingcustomersin accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations The Prep Cook is also responsible foroperatingand cleaning equipment Thefocusof the Prep Cook is to prepare the items on production sheets, complete all documentation, reporting, and logs for the meal services to serve customers in an efficient and friendly mannerin accordance withthe organizational mission statement, values, and goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities

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• ​Obtains daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.

• ​Prepares items on production sheets, following established quantities and recipes.

• ​Completes andutilizesdaily production worksheets and waste log sheetsTastes completed meals to ensure quality.

• ​Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after eachuse.

• ​Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policyand HACCP guidelines.

• ​Completes all required documentation, reports,andlogs

• ​Complies withfederal,stateand local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures

• ​Takesorders fromcustomerand prepare items requiring short preparation time.

• ​Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner

• ​Completes orders from steam tables andgrilland serves customers at multiple stations.

• ​Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standardportioncontrol.

• ​Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures after eachuse.

• ​Stores, labels and dates all food items according to policy.

• ​FollowsHACCP guidelinesto ensure quality and safety of food supply.

• ​Resolvescustomer concerns

• ​Other job duties that may be assigned.

• ​We’llembrace all people by 

• ​​Treating everyone with dignity and respect. 

• ​​Opening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed. 

• ​​Growing talent and people. 

• ​​Ensuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status. 

• ​​Taking actionagainst discrimination. 

• ​​Honoring our differences and how we collaborate. 

• ​​Educating staff,patientsand the communities we care for. 

• ​​Restoring hope and freedom, together ​

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• ​​Communication and customer service skills, good hand-eye coordination

• ​Ability to follow written and oral directions

• ​Ability to use standard measuresrequired​

Preferred Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• 1- 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Food Handler’s Permit by applicable state and county.

• ServSafetraining and certificate as required by applicable state and county

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels

• None (No specific requirements)

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position: ​Frequently​

Traverse or move around work location:​Frequently​

Use keyboard:​Occasionally​

Operate or use department specific equipment: ​None​

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder​None​

Position self toaccomplishthe Essential Functions of the role​None​

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding: ​Frequently​

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds: ​Frequently​

Up to 25 pounds:​Frequently​

Up to 50 pounds:​_____​