Cook

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 24,328 - 27,042; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Rockford, IL, seeks a Cook to prepare and present high-quality food for patients and retail services. Applicants should have at least six months of experience in a healthcare or restaurant setting, along with necessary food safety certifications. The position involves following safe food handling procedures and adapting to changes in a fast-paced environment. Pay rate is $17.66 - $19.63 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in healthcare or restaurant facility.
• Illinois Food Safety Sanitation Certification (or within 1 year of hire).
• FSSC-Food Service and Sanitation Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for patient and retail services.
• Follow safe food handling procedures.
• Take customer orders and prepare according to recipe.

Skills

Basic math skills

Flexibility in adapting to changes

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary Degree

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well‑being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $17.66 - $19.63/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Prepares and presents high quality food within specified time frame for patient and retail services. Properly follows safe food handling procedures. Takes customer’s orders and prepares the order according to recipe, keeping in mind additional customer specifications or dietary needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Experience

• 6 months healthcare or restaurant facility.

Licensure/Certification

• Illinois Food Safety Sanitation Certification (or within 1 year of hire). Anyone hired into the Cook position at Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria, IL) prior to 9/1/2020 is considered grandfathered and exempt from this requirement.
• FSSC‑Food Service and Sanitation Certification

Other License/Certification

Heart of Mary Medical Center (HMMC) & Motherhouse – Does not require Cooks to have FSSMC or the CFPM certifications. At these locations, cooks must have Food Handler Certification within 30 days of hire.

Other Skills/Knowledge

• Know basic math skills and follow instructions.
• Must be willing and capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be flexible and adapt easily to changes in schedule, work assignments and environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; Culinary Degree preferred.

Experience

• 2 years of experience as a cook in a healthcare facility.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.