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Advocate Aurora Health

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.39 - $30.60
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans with employer match
Educational Assistance Program
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit, integrated health systems in the United States, formed through the consolidation of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates under several regional names including Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. As a leading organization in clinical innovation, improved health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients annually. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the health system is deeply involved in numerous clinical trials and research, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of three years food production experience
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification to be obtained within one year
  • Ability to measure and scale ingredients accurately
  • Ability to operate kitchen equipment including blenders, mixers and slicers
  • Availability to work first shift with varying hours
  • Must work every other weekend and rotating holidays
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
  • Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent knowledge
  • Three years of experience in food production in settings such as hotel, restaurant or high-end institutional environment
  • Familiarity with diet restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly
  • Proficient time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Reviews production sheets and recipes to ensure quality and quantity needed for items to prepare
  • Prepares food on daily production report according to established guidelines
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe
  • Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and tenderizers to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces and casseroles
  • Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meat, fish, vegetables and other foods per recipes
  • Carves and slices meats and cheese
  • Garnishes, displays and serves food items according to standards and recipes
  • Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories in refrigerators and freezers
  • Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent bacteria contamination
  • Follows department standards for safe food handling, storage and sanitation
  • Maintains temperature logs for production areas per department standards
  • Monitors accurate portioning and promotes food waste control
  • Prepares in small batches to help control waste/cost
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient age-specific dietary needs and growth principles as per department policies

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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