Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.20
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is a leading healthcare provider renowned for its patient-first approach and commitment to excellence in medical care. As a comprehensive healthcare system, Northwestern Medicine offers a wide range of clinical services in hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialized care centers. The organization emphasizes a positive workplace environment where every patient interaction contributes meaningfully to the overall mission of enhancing health outcomes. Employees are supported through competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits aimed at nurturing their personal and professional growth. Joining Northwestern Medicine means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to innovative, compassionate... Show More
Job Requirements
- Two years of high-volume diner or restaurant experience
- ability to work rotating shifts including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
- adherence to food safety and infection control standards
- ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
- strong communication and teamwork skills
- flexibility to work in a fast-paced high-volume food production environment
Job Qualifications
- Two years of high-volume diner or restaurant experience
- culinary degree and one year of high volume a la carte experience in a restaurant (desired)
- food handling certification health department - city of Chicago (desired)
- high school graduate (desired)
Job Duties
- Prepares room service menu items in accordance with established and approved recipes and plate presentation standards
- shows proficiency in all a la carte cooking methods including but not limited to sautéing, grilling, broiling, frying, and individual plating assembly
- utilizes and understands the proper use of all types of quantity food production equipment including tilt fryer, turbo chef ovens, floor mixer, pressure steamer, combi oven, convection oven, burner range, proof box, blast chiller, grill, and flat top griddle
- prepares hot and cold food to order according to department standards of quality ensuring proper preparation, presentation, and appropriate garnishing
- maintains proper portion control for each order in accordance with standardized recipes
- adheres to diet and allergy restrictions for patient food orders
- ensures quality of all ingredients according to department guidelines
- maintains foods at proper temperature
- performs assigned tasks efficiently during meal service to maintain accurate and expeditious service
- prepares multiple individual food orders at once using a full range of cooking equipment concurrently
- follows established food-handling practices to maintain food safety standards and comply with infection control procedures
- documents quantity and disposition of leftovers and overproduction
- labels and dates product utilized
- operates equipment properly, safely, and efficiently according to established procedures
- reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to management
- completes all assigned cleaning by end of each work shift including detailed oven cleaning, fryer grease removal, floors, walls, ranges, grill, counters, broiler, griddle, and kettles
- cleans assigned areas and equipment according to standards and proper chemical use
- maintains work area in clean and orderly manner
- completes routine projects or detailed cleaning duties as assigned
- attends department inservices, meetings, and production meetings
- follows established break schedule unless otherwise directed by manager
- maintains supplies and equipment to ensure efficiency including portioning, dating, and storage of food
- maintains established levels of supplies for work area
- notifies management of workload status and availability for additional assignments or need for assistance
- assists in orientation of new employees by demonstrating basic job duties
- responds to management requests in a positive and timely manner
- follows Best Patient Experience Philosophy with an emphasis on food quality, accuracy, service, safe food temperature handling, and plate presentation
- meets established timeliness and throughput benchmarks while maintaining quality, temperature, and presentation standards
- prepares and maintains food quality in hot and cold production following standardized recipes and procedures to meet approved budget goals
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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