COOK

Blessing Health Systems; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Quincy, IL is seeking a food service worker to perform various routine food preparation tasks. The role involves batch cooking, preparing high-quality meals for patients with special diets, and effectively managing time while cooking. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of cooking experience and effective communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits including paid time off and educational assistance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Up to 4 weeks paid time off

Onsite childcare

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience cooking from a recipe in a restaurant or professional-like setting.
• Completion of Food Safety CBL within 30 days of hire.
• Non-Exempt Hourly pay status.

Responsibilities

• Batch cooking.
• Cook compassionately for patients, including a variety of therapeutic diets.
• Produce high-quality food.
• Operate food service equipment.
• Clean and sanitize food service equipment.
• Effectively manage time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships skills

Effective and respectful verbal communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16.24 – $21.92, plus $2.00 shift differential if applicable
• Retirement plan with matching contributions
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in the first year
• Onsite childcare in Quincy
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities
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Job Summary

This position performs a variety of routine tasks associated with the preparation and distribution of food. The position will prepare food according to written and verbal instruction in accordance with predetermined time schedules, consult with supervisor(s) about any variances from production items or levels, and assist in other areas to complete food preparations for the day while ensuring patient needs and department needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Batch cooking
• Cook compassionately for patients, including a variety of therapeutic diets
• Produce high‑quality food
• Operate food service equipment
• Clean and sanitize food service equipment
• Effectively manage time
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience cooking from a recipe in a restaurant or professional‑like setting
• Interpersonal relationships skills
• Effective and respectful verbal communication
• High School graduate or equivalent (preferred)
• Completion of Food Safety CBL within 30 days of hire
• Non‑Exempt Hourly pay status

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.