Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $23.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is a leading healthcare system committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a positive workplace culture. With a patient-first approach at its core, Northwestern Medicine emphasizes quality, compassion, and innovation in healthcare services. As an integral member of this esteemed organization, employees contribute directly to the mission of improving health outcomes and enhancing patient experiences. The institution is well-known for offering competitive employee benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and numerous lifecycle benefits designed to support the workforce's physical, emotional, and financial well-being. This commitment highlights Northwestern Medicine’s dedication not only to patient care but... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of high-volume diner or restaurant experience
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform kitchen duties
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures
- Ability to follow detailed recipes and dietary restrictions
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Food handling certification (preferred)
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 from the City of Chicago Health Department (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 saute, 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 garnishing in a high volume environment
- Maintains proper portion control for each order prepared 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 ensure accurate, timely service
- Prepares multiple individual food orders at once using a full range of cooking equipment concurrently
- Follows food-handling practices to maintain food safety and infection control
- Documents quantity and disposition of leftovers and over production
- Labels and dates product utilized
- Operates equipment properly, safely, and efficiently
- Reports damaged and unsafe equipment to management
- Completes assigned cleaning tasks including detailed oven cleaning, fryer grease removal, floors, walls, ranges, grill, counters, broiler, griddle and kettles
- Cleans assigned areas with proper chemicals
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Completes routine projects or detail cleaning duties as assigned
- Attends department inservices, meetings, and production meetings
- Follows established break schedule
- Maintains supplies and equipment including portioning, dating, and storage of food
- Maintains established levels of supplies
- Notifies management of workload status and need for assistance
- Assists in orientation of new employees by demonstrating basic duties
- Responds to management requests promptly and positively
- Follows Best Patient Experience Philosophy emphasizing food quality, accuracy, safe food temperature handling, and plate presentation
- Meets timeliness and throughput benchmarks for food preparation while maintaining quality and presentation standards
- Prepares and maintains food quality 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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