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Northwestern Medicine

Line Cook - Food Service Cook, Part-time, Rotating

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is a leading healthcare provider known for its patient-centered approach and commitment to delivering exceptional medical services. The organization values a positive workplace where every patient interaction contributes to a culture of compassion and excellence. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being, Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits that ensure comprehensive support for its staff. As part of the Northwestern Medicine system, employees have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes and advancing medical innovation. This role is based at the Feinberg/Galter location... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of experience in high-volume diner or restaurant cooking
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule including every other weekend and holidays
  • Knowledge of food safety and handling protocols
  • Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality and presentation standards
  • Ability to manage multiple food orders in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

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/approved recipes and plate presentation standards
  • Shows proficiency in all a la carte cooking methods including but not limited to sauté, grilling, broiling, frying and individual plating assembly
  • Utilizes/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 food is properly prepared, presented and appropriately garnished in a high volume preparation environment
  • Maintains proper portion control for each order prepared in accordance with standardized recipes
  • Adheres to diet and allergy restrictions for patient food orders while preparing meals
  • Ensures the 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
  • Must be proficient in preparing 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 over production
  • Must label and date 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 oven cleaning, fryer grease removal, floors, walls, ranges, grill, counters, broiler, griddle and kettles
  • Cleans assigned areas and equipment according to standards and utilization of proper cleaning chemicals
  • Maintains work area in clean and orderly manner
  • Completes routine projects or detail 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 of additional assistance
  • Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department by demonstrating basic duties of job
  • Responds to management requests in a positive and timely manner
  • Follows Best Patient Experience Philosophy with emphasis on food quality, accuracy, service, safe food temperature handling and plate presentation
  • Meets established timeliness and throughput benchmarks for preparation of food while maintaining quality, temperature and presentation standards
  • This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining food quality in hot and cold production by following standardized recipes and procedures to meet approved budget goals
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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