Production Cook (Rotating Shifts) at Evanston Hospital- Endeavor Health - Evanston Hospital-Food
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.25
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in a strong mission of service, Aramark unites its diverse workforce with a shared purpose to positively impact its partners, communities, employees, and the environment. The company's culture emphasizes equal employment opportunities, inclusivity, and career development, making it an ideal workplace for individuals seeking to grow their talents, fuel their passions, and empower their professional growth. Aramark embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic by applicable laws.
The Cook position at Aramark, located at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL, offers a full-time opportunity with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. The hourly pay rate is competitive at $18.25 per hour, with additional shift differentials and weekend pay to reward flexibility and dedication. This role invites passionate cooks who love food and creativity to join a supportive team focused on culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. As a Cook for Aramark, you will play an integral role in preparing and presenting diverse dishes, using fresh ingredients and top-of-the-line kitchen equipment to bring recipes to life. Beyond standard food preparation, this role encourages culinary experimentation with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles to continuously refine and expand your cooking skills.
In this role, you will be responsible for setting up workstations efficiently with all necessary ingredients and equipment, preparing ingredients through measuring, weighing, chopping, peeling, and trimming. Essential cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming will be employed to create high-quality meals that meet Aramark's production guidelines and food safety standards. Ensuring safety and sanitation throughout food handling and cooking processes is paramount, as is adherence to company policies designed to protect both employees and customers.
This role offers a safe and engaging kitchen environment where you will operate various equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. Maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace ensures a smooth workflow and adherence to health regulations. The Cook will also take responsibility for properly storing food items in compliance with safety policies and regulations. Interaction with customers, co-workers, and fellow team members with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills is essential in delivering a memorable dining experience.
Beyond job duties, Aramark supports employee well-being with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage. This demonstrates the company's commitment to work-life balance and the health of its workforce. The Cook role comes with physical demands that may require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extensive standing or walking, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.
Aramark's employment philosophy is inclusive, giving opportunities to qualified applicants regardless of arrest or conviction records in accordance with relevant laws such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable regulations. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to finding the right talent to join their team. If you are passionate about cooking, eager to thrive in a dynamic environment, and committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality, this full-time Cook opportunity at Aramark’s Evanston Hospital location could be your next career step.
The Cook position at Aramark, located at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL, offers a full-time opportunity with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. The hourly pay rate is competitive at $18.25 per hour, with additional shift differentials and weekend pay to reward flexibility and dedication. This role invites passionate cooks who love food and creativity to join a supportive team focused on culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. As a Cook for Aramark, you will play an integral role in preparing and presenting diverse dishes, using fresh ingredients and top-of-the-line kitchen equipment to bring recipes to life. Beyond standard food preparation, this role encourages culinary experimentation with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles to continuously refine and expand your cooking skills.
In this role, you will be responsible for setting up workstations efficiently with all necessary ingredients and equipment, preparing ingredients through measuring, weighing, chopping, peeling, and trimming. Essential cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming will be employed to create high-quality meals that meet Aramark's production guidelines and food safety standards. Ensuring safety and sanitation throughout food handling and cooking processes is paramount, as is adherence to company policies designed to protect both employees and customers.
This role offers a safe and engaging kitchen environment where you will operate various equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. Maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace ensures a smooth workflow and adherence to health regulations. The Cook will also take responsibility for properly storing food items in compliance with safety policies and regulations. Interaction with customers, co-workers, and fellow team members with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills is essential in delivering a memorable dining experience.
Beyond job duties, Aramark supports employee well-being with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid time off including parental leave, and disability coverage. This demonstrates the company's commitment to work-life balance and the health of its workforce. The Cook role comes with physical demands that may require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extensive standing or walking, as well as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.
Aramark's employment philosophy is inclusive, giving opportunities to qualified applicants regardless of arrest or conviction records in accordance with relevant laws such as the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable regulations. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to finding the right talent to join their team. If you are passionate about cooking, eager to thrive in a dynamic environment, and committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality, this full-time Cook opportunity at Aramark’s Evanston Hospital location could be your next career step.
Job Requirements
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and safety regulations
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Basic math and counting skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing or walking
- Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Availability to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification
- Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Job Duties
- Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
- Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensures security of company assets
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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