Cook

Mercy-Harvard-Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals from scratch, follow standardized recipes, and ensure proper portioning and serving. The role emphasizes maintaining food temperatures, sanitation, and strong customer service in a team environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, cooking to order, and recording temperature logs, with opportunities for career growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years in food service preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school or culinary program preferred.
• State Food Safety Sanitation Certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Determines food items and prepares them for service.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area.
• Observes and tests foods for proper cooking.
• Portions and dishes food according to diet tickets.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

Language skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary program or vocational training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Computer skills

Job description

OVERVIEWThis job involves preparing and cooking food, following recipes, and making sure meals are properly portioned and served. The employee must also keep the kitchen clean and safe, follow food safety rules, maintain temperature logs, and provide good customer service.SCHEDULE: 40-hours per weekSHIFT: VariableESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDetermines food items and prepares them for serviceIs able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealingAbility to execute culinary knife skillsReads and follows standardized recipesCooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be servedCooks to orderObserve and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.Dishes mealsOrders suppliesMaintains proper food temperature log sheetsMaintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheetsPortions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessaryPerforms dishwashing as necessaryKnowledge 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 techniquesAdheres to department safety and sanitation regulationsUse protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)Excellent customer service skills neededWorks well on a team and on their ownEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh 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/LICENSUREState Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 daysOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESExcellent interpersonal / communication skillsFull knowledge of kitchen equipmentAble to perform mathematical calculationsLanguage SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to other employees of the organizationAbility to communicate with others in a positive mannerMathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract divide and multiply all numbersAbility to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements and volumeReasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.Ability to deal with problems.Computer SkillsBasic computer knowledge neededLEVEL OF SUPERVISIONWork is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but must be able to make decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.SUPERVISESN/APAY RANGE:$17.23 - $24.98Mercyhealth 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, VisionLife & Disability InsuranceFSA/HSA OptionsGenerous, accruing paid time offPaid Parental and caregiver leaveCareer advancement and educational opportunitiesTuition and certification reimbursementCertification ReimbursementWell-being ProgramsEmployee DiscountsOn-Demand PayFinancial EducationAnnual recognition/awards eventsPartner appreciation daysFamily entertainment/attractions discountCommunity service/improvement opportunitiesClick here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.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:#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working MothersA Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women