Cook

Berwyn, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.50 - $24.44

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee Discounts

Flexible spending account

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Loyola Medicine is a well-respected healthcare provider committed to delivering compassionate, uncompromising care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Known for its dedication to patient satisfaction, Loyola Medicine employs world-class colleagues to continuously improve the quality and outcomes of care. Rooted in a mission that emphasizes teaching, learning, healing, and improving lives, Loyola Medicine fosters a professional culture where teamwork and personal development are highly valued. The organization offers a supportive workplace with a variety of employee benefits, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement. Loyola Medicine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration of candidates regardless of background. This role is part time with rotating shifts and is designed for motivated individuals seeking career advancement in food services within a healthcare setting.

The Food Services team at Loyola Medicine plays a critical role in supporting patient care by providing high-quality food preparation and service. The role involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking various foods for consumption either in the cafeteria or directly to patient rooms following standardized recipes and procedures. You will be responsible for planning cooking schedules in coordination with supervisors, monitoring food supplies, and ensuring that all kitchen and food preparation areas remain clean, sanitized, and orderly. The position demands attention to detail in food safety practices, accurate documentation of leftover foods, temperature logs, and production records. The ability to utilize a variety of cooking methods such as baking, roasting, steaming, grilling, and frying is essential. Candidates with culinary training or experience in an institutional setting will find this role rewarding. This position offers a pay range from $17.50 to $24.44 per hour with actual compensation determined by experience and qualifications. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic work environment in a respected healthcare organization with strong commitments to employee development and patient satisfaction.

Job Requirements

N/A - not applicable
High school diploma preferred
Culinary training acquired through culinary school or years of experience in institutional setting
Less than one year of previous job-related experience required
1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred

Job Qualifications

High school diploma preferred
Culinary training acquired through culinary school or years of experience in institutional setting
Less than one year of previous job-related experience required
1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred

Job Duties

Prepares, seasons and cooks various foods for consumption in cafeteria or patient rooms
Reviews menus and production schedules to determine quantities needed, plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and assists with stocking/ordering
Prepares food by following standardized recipes and procedures for food production
Reviews daily menus, recipes and production sheets to determine quantities, methods and timing required
Utilizes a variety of cooking methods such as baking, roasting, steaming, grilling and frying as required
Ensures all foods meet standards for quality of taste and temperature
Ensures food supplies are adequate for service area and determines additional quantities needed
May take pans of food to point of service when needed
Constantly ensures food preparation areas are clean, sanitized and orderly at all times
Uses proper chemicals and techniques to clean work surfaces, tools and equipment
Maintains standards for personal hygiene by wearing properly cleaned uniform at all times
Properly documents leftover foods, uses correct food labeling system, accurately logs temperature of foods, and accurately completes production records, noting both amounts prepared and leftover
Participates in job related training and in-service education
Performs other duties as assigned to facilitate the operation flow of the Food and Nutrition Department