COOK

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Onsite childcare

Wellness center access

Educational assistance

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy is seeking a friendly food service team member to prepare and serve meals according to written and verbal instructions and daily schedules.

You will work with kitchen staff to ensure timely production, quality, and guest satisfaction while supporting the hospital mission and core values, with benefits including retirement matching, PTO, onsite childcare, wellness center access, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong verbal communication and active listening.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk and lift up to 50lbs for long shifts.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training in food service preparation and delivery.
• Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a restaurant/professional-like setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to written and verbal instructions on schedule.
• Consult with supervisor about variances from production items or levels.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen to ensure production and customer needs are met.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Active listening

Multitasking

Math skills

Cash handling

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

PAY RATE: $16.78 - $22.65

Competitive Benefits

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties resulting in the efficient performance of food preparation and service. The position is expected to prepare food according to written and verbal instruction in accordance with predetermined time schedules. This position will consult with their supervisor about any variances from production items or levels. The position will assist in other areas to complete food preparations for the day. The position will assist other areas of the kitchen to ensure production, customer needs, and the department needs are completed.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must be 18 years old
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and cash handling skills
• Physical stamina to stand, walk and lift up to 50lbs for long shifts

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Training in food service preparation and delivery
• Minimum of one year of experience with cooking from a recipe in a restaurant/professional-like setting

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

• IDPH Food Service Sanitation Certification preferred.

PAY STATUS

• Non-Exempt Hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.