ACMC Cold Production Cook

aah; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center – Food and Nutrition is seeking a full-time food service worker for 40 hours per week. Shifts range from early mornings to late afternoons, with competitive pay ranging from $19.80 to $29.70 per hour.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, ensuring food safety, and delivering high-quality service to patients and visitors. The role requires basic healthcare experience, English proficiency, and ServSafe knowledge.

Qualifications

• Healthcare/trayline experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control to prepare all items.
• Follows proper preparation procedures.
• Checks food texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service.
• Prepares cold foods daily to ensure the freshest possible product.
• Delivers excellent customer service in a consistent manner.
• Maintains a professional image and follows uniform policy.
• Adheres to time constraints and attendance/clock-in policies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Effective communication

ServSafe Certification

Education

High school diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Department:

11903 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 5:30am to 2pm
• 6am to 2:30pm
• 10am to 6:30pm
• 10:30am to 7pm

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities:

Quality Food Preparation

• Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control to prepare all items.
• Follows proper preparation procedures.
• Checks food texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service.
• Prepares cold foods daily to ensure the freshest possible product to our patients and customers.

Delivers excellent customer service experience in a consistent manner.

• Contributes to hospital's philosophy, mission statement, and values in all interactions
• Follows established uniform policy.
• Maintains a professional image.
• Responds positively to all requests and interactions.
• Consistently displays a positive attitude towards leadership, co-workers and job. Treats all people with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Welcome and say hello. Engage with eye contact. Smile and say thank you.

Safe Food Handling Procedures

• Safe food storage (no cross-contamination). Properly label and date all food items. Proper cooking of food.
• Utilizes product within established timeframes.
• Proper food rotation (first in, first out method - FIFO)

Demonstrates good time management skills.

• Adheres to lunch and break schedules.
• Productive and efficient use of non-break time.
• Completes all assigned tasks within the designated time allotted to the task.
• Adheres to department's attendance/clock-in and clock out policies.

Responsible cost controls.

• Produces food products to meet requested amounts.
• Proper holding of food products.
• Proper utilization of carry-overs.
• Records all food production amounts and accurately maintains all production logs.

Participates in self-development by attending mandatory inservices and education programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.

• Assists with cross-training of other associates.
• Attends, gives feedback and participates in department meetings.
• Attends inservices programs on equipment use and operation.
• Attends all mandatory inservice programs.
• Completes all required CBTs and training by due date.

Education/Experience Required:

• Preferred one year of healthcare/trayline experience -High school diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language - Ability to communicate effectively ServSafe Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Various temperatures when entering coolers and freezers.
• Large amounts of bending and/or lifting, as related to essential job activities.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting 35 pounds occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Wet, slippery floors.
• Contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Able to access high and low areas.
• Able to work various shifts and work positions including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Standing is required throughout the work day.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Able to meet time constraints in a fast-pace environment.
• Able to communicate with others.

This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status