Cook - Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center FT Nights
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.40 - $30.60
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee training
meal discounts
flexible scheduling
safety training
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare facility that emphasizes the importance of quality food production to support patient care and satisfaction. As a vital part of the institution’s food and nutrition department, this facility offers a range of culinary services including meal preparation for patients with regular and modified diets, cafeteria meals, and catering for various events. The organization adheres strictly to food safety and sanitation regulations aligned with health department standards to ensure the highest quality and safety in food service delivery. The facility values employee development by providing comprehensive in-service training and continuous learning opportunities to improve skills... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of two years of hotel, restaurant or hospital cooking experience with knowledge of all aspects of food preparation
- Ability to interpret and follow recipes
- Ability to speak and read English
- Ability to take food service sanitation exam within three months of hire
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays and weekends
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within given time constraints
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Ability to lift 10-35 pounds with assistance or proper equipment for over 35 pounds
- Ability to operate kitchen cooking and food prep equipment
- Ability to tolerate hot and cold working conditions
- Ability to work under stressful and difficult situations
Job Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- Minimum two years of hotel, restaurant or hospital cooking experience
- Ability to interpret and follow recipes
- Positive attitude
- Dependable
- Good organizational skills
- Self-directed
- Ability to speak and read English
- Ability to take and pass food service sanitation exam within three months of hire
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, holidays and weekends
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to complete numerous simultaneous projects within time constraints
- Excellent attendance and punctuality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in quantity food production
- Ability to respond quickly to peak service demands
- Ability to operate basic kitchen cooking and food preparation equipment
- Ability to tolerate cold temperatures
Job Duties
- Prepare and portion food servings according to diet office tally records, recipes or orders for patients, cafeteria, and catered events
- Prepare/cook and replenish a wide variety of hot food items for patient trayline, cafeteria and/or catering in a timely manner
- Ensure adherence to deadlines regarding food production for each area of service
- Ensure all food items are attractively prepared and presented
- Prepare items according to diet office tally records and properly document quantities of items prepared and leftover
- Label, date and store food items appropriately
- Observe and taste food being prepared to check for flavor, texture and appropriate temperature
- Promote patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives
- Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment by cleaning and sanitizing work tables, refrigerators and equipment
- Document food temperatures prior to and during each meal service
- Report equipment in need of repair
- Observe safety regulations regarding operation of equipment
- Wear appropriate head covering and gloves when directly handling ready-to-serve food
- Participate in cost containment by utilizing standardized recipes, portion control, and proper utilization of leftovers
- Provide input into recipe standardization and creative food production
- Complete food waste log per department standards
- Attend meetings, inservices and training sessions
- Complete competency assessment and mandatory inservices annually
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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