Cook

Mercy Health Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 23,736 - 34,412; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a cook to prepare and cook food following recipes, ensuring safety and sanitation. The role involves portioning meals, serving customers, tracking temperatures, and assisting with dishwashing as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1 year cooking experience or 2 years in food service preferred, and a State Food Safety Sanitation Certification within 90 days. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and set up for service.
• Cook to order and according to recipes and portions.
• Maintain food temperatures and logs.
• Order supplies and assist with dishwashing as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work area and equipment.
• Follow safety and sanitation regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Knife skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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‑hour 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 per hour.

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

BENEFITS

• 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
• 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