Cook

Mercy Health System; Rockford (IL); In loco; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy Health System in Rockford, IL is seeking a staff cook to prepare patient meals and support the hospital dining program. You will follow recipes, manage diet orders, and work with EPIC for patient meal modifications while maintaining food safety.

This role requires basic culinary training or high school diploma and at least one year of cooking experience; strong teamwork and customer service are essential in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year cook experience required.
• Internal training required; culinary program preferred.
• State Food Safety Sanitation Certification within 90 days.

Mansioni

• Prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing.
• Read and follow standardized recipes; portion by diet ticket.
• Take patient meal orders and modify items per prescribed diets using EPIC.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized work area and proper logs.
• Observe foods to ensure proper cooking and food safety.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Sanitation

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Strumenti

EPIC patient orders

Descrizione del lavoro

ESSENTIAL 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.)Direct patient care; takes patient meal orders, correcting food items within allowed prescribed diets, using EPIC as needed. Working directly with the patients by suggestions on items to have.Calculates intake per diet guidelines and requirementsPrepares therapeutic food items following prescribed diets and modify the dietsMaintains time management with cooking and taking the patients ordersHandles patient concerns and complaintsIntakes and prepares conference room or other large department functions as requested.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 required.Internal training required.Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.CERTIFICATION/LICENSUREState Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 daysPAY 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