Cook

Kirby Medical Center; Monticello (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours PTO

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

401(k) match

Uniform stipend

Shift differential

Annual incentive

Wellness program

Job summary

Kirby Medical Center in Monticello, IL is seeking a Cook for the Food Services department. The role entails preparing high-quality patient and staff meals, mentoring kitchen staff, and maintaining food safety standards in a hospital setting.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week with varying 8–12 hour shifts, including 5:00am to 6:45pm schedules and weekend rotation. Hospital benefits apply and certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Food Safety/Sanitation Manager certification required.
• Allergen certification required.
• Food Handler certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up an action station daily that demonstrates culinary talent, creativity, and customer service skills.
• Master knife skills and all cutting techniques.
• Edit recipes, perform costing and forecasting.
• Act as a team player, team builder, and team leader.

Skills

Team player

Team builder

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary program degree preferred

Tools

Hospitalspecific food prep tools

Job description

Description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Monticello, Illinois

Department: Food Services

Position Type: Full Time

Hours per week: 40

Schedule: Varying 8, 10 or 12-hour shifts ranging from 5:00am to 6:45pm.

Shifts include: 5:00am to 1:30pm, 6:00am to 2:30pm, 10:00am to 6:45pm Monday-Friday with every fifth weekend rotation

Holiday Requirement: Holiday rotation with 12-hour shifts, 6:00am-6:45pm

Salary Range: $18.20-$27.30

*Compensation dependent on experience

# of Openings: 1

Kirby Medical Center is looking for a cook to join our Food Service team. In this role, you will be able to teach and build the culinary skills of your current production staff (cooks, cold food prep, and food service techs) and maintain a well-trained and driven team that produces high-quality food.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to set up an action station daily that demonstrates your culinary talent, creativity, and customer service skills.
• All knife skills and all cutting techniques.
• Recipe editing, costing and forecasting capabilities.
• Team player, team builder, and team leader.

Benefits

• 40 hours PTO effective date of hire
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance effective date of hire
• Generous 401(k) match effective after 90 days
• $100 uniform stipend annually
• Shift differential pay eligible
• Quality/Goal incentive annually
• Free Wellness Program

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Food Safety/Sanitation Manger certification required
• Allergen certification required
• Food Handler certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited culinary program preferred.
• Previous experience in hospital food preparation preferred.

Kirby Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.