Cook

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Crystal Lake (IL)

On-site

USD 49,381,000 - 63,370,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Generous PTO

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a cook in Illinois to prepare and cook foods per recipes, maintain safe handling and sanitation, and portion meals for service. You will track temperatures, order supplies, and assist with dishwashing.

Strong teamwork, customer service, knife skills, and the ability to work independently are essential. Education: high school diploma preferred; 1 year as a cook or 2 years in food service; vocational/culinary program preferred; state Food Safety Sanitation Certification

Qualifications

Strong knife skills and ability to follow recipes.
Experience in food service or cooking environments.
Ability to work both on a team and independently.

Responsibilities

Determines food items and prepares them for service.
Cooks and prepares food in quantities according to menu and servings.
Observes and tests foods to ensure proper cooking.
Orders supplies and maintains temperature logs.
Performs dishwashing and keeps work area clean and sanitized.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year as a cook or 2 years in food service

Vocational/culinary program preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

This role involves preparing and cooking food by following recipes, using safe food handling practices, and keeping the kitchen clean and organized. The employee also portions and serves meals, tracks food temperatures, orders supplies, and helps with dishwashing when needed. Strong teamwork, customer service, knife skills, and the ability to work independently are important for success in this position.

SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week
SHIFT: Variable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Determines food items and prepares them for service
Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
Ability to execute culinary knife skills
Reads and follows standardized recipes
Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
Cooks to order
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
Dishes meals
Orders supplies
Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
Performs dishwashing as necessary
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
Excellent customer service skills needed
Works well on a team and on their own

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.
Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days

PAY RANGE:

$17.23 - $24.98

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Certification Reimbursement
Well-being Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education
Annual recognition/awards events
Partner appreciation days
Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: