Cook

3M HEALTHCARE; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital is hiring for a full-time Food Service position in Food and Nutrition. The role supports patient meal service, cafe, and catering operations, ensuring items are prepared safely and to standard recipes. Expect rotating weekend duties and shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

or 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with at least two years of food preparation experience; hospital food service is preferred and sanitation certification within

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food preparation experience; hospital food service experience preferred.
• Sanitation certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hot and cold menu items are prepared according to production and safety standards.
• Notify and document deviations in production; suggest solutions.
• Follow standardized recipes for quality and quantity across meal programs.
• Adhere to food safety standards and properly document temperatures, labeling, and rotation.
• Maintain production standards for time schedules and waste management.
• Perform in all areas of hot production including trayline, cafe, grill, and catering.
• Demonstrate safety and sanitation practices and communicate clearly.

Skills

Communication skills

Recipe interpretation

Basic math

Minimal supervision

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years food preparation experience

Sanitation certification

Job description

Department: 11903 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full Time - 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 4 days per week and 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the other. Rotating weekends.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all hot and cold menu items (patient trayline, cafe, catering) are correctly prepared according to the department production and food safety standards and processes.
• Notifies appropriate individuals regarding any possible deviations in production compliance or processes, actively participates in offering possible solutions, and documents appropriately.
• Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all meal programs.
• Adheres to all department food safety standards and processes, documenting and taking action when standards (e.g., temperatures, labeling, food rotation) are not met.
• Adheres to all department production standards and processes, documenting and taking action when standards (e.g., par sheets, food waste) are not met.
• Adheres to all department production standards related to time schedules (e.g., food ready on time, proper cooling, reheating, preparation times).
• Ability to successfully perform in all areas of hot production (trayline cook, cafe cook, grill, catering).

Department Safety, Sanitation, Service/Communication Standards

• Practices safety and sanitation techniques that meet department standards; uses correct body mechanics in the performance of duties.
• Utilizes all chemicals according to department and manufacturer guidelines; practices a "clean as you go" in day-to-day task assignments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and clarity in both verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrates sound decision-making; takes responsibility for decisions and is self-directed.
• Attends meetings, inservices, and training sessions; completes CBT, flu shot and other hospital requirements as required.
• Follows hospital and department dress code standards.
• Additional or other duties may be assigned based on daily needs of the department (cold production, trayline, dishroom, catering, cafe).

Education/Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of food preparation experience; hospital food service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and follow recipes.
• Basic computer and math knowledge.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment; hot line service cook experience preferred.
• Sanitation certified within 3 months of hire.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to access high and low areas.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions.
• Ability to meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform cleaning tasks.
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or the lift with at least one other associate.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the 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.
• 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.