COOK (FULL AND PART TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Cook for full-time and part-time positions at UChicago AdventHealth Hinsdale. Responsibilities include preparing high-quality food, maintaining cleanliness, and operating kitchen equipment. The role offers pay ranging from $19 to $21 per hour, with various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Candidates must have prior cooking experience and a commitment to safety and hygiene. This position is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a dedicated kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen after preparation and serving.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Job description

COOK (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Position: Cook – full‑time and part‑time roles available.

Location

UChicago AdventHealth Hinsdale – 120 North Oak Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules with rotating weekends and holidays. Days and hours may vary; specific details provided during the interview.

Pay

$19.00 to $21.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares them for delivery using correct portioning, maintaining temperature and presentation standards.
• Tastes all prepared food items to ensure quality.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains accurate records for each shift.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures and keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and organized.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
• Assists in ordering and receiving all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in‑service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
• Personal commitment to safety for self and others.
• Abides by all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to:
  • Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling knives, peelers, choppers, and mandolins.
  • Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves, or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers, or steam tables.
  • Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Prior cooking experience required.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Compassion Group is an equal opportunity employer. All Applicants and Associates are treated fairly based upon their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The posting is open until all openings are filled.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.