Cook-Casual Evenings/Weekends

Northwestern Medicine; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook/Food Prep Worker to join their team. This role involves preparing food for patients and catering services while adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a passion for cooking, with the ability to lift and carry heavy items as needed. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference in the well-being of others, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your overall health and financial security.

Qualifications

• High school degree required for the position.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Adheres to guidelines for food storage and handling.

Skills

Food Preparation

HACCP Guidelines

Sanitation Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Description

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The Cook/Food Prep Worker position reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Cooks and prepares cold food for distribution to patients, the cafeteria, and catering services.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees personnel engaged in processing, decontaminating, sterilizing and delivering a wide variety of patient care items and surgical instruments according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares food items following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Adheres to all applicable guidelines, including HACCP, regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food and usage of equipment/supplies.
• Confers with production manager regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers.
• Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the sanitation and maintenance of work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High school degree

• Physical Demand Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 80 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• Prior cooking experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit ourBenefitssection to learn more.