Cook - Full Time

Universal Health Services; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveredge Hospital, Inc. in Forest Park, IL is seeking an experienced Cook to join the Dietary Team. You will prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event meals for patients and staff, following established recipes and quality standards.

You will work closely with the nutritionist to accommodate dietary restrictions, maintain safety and sanitation, store and label items properly, and support daily food production and catering needs in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous catering experience required. 2-3 years prior food service experience required, experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Must be reliable with a good working attitude.
• Aptitude should include verbal ability to express ideas and view effectively.
• Position is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in the preparation of quality hot and cold foods following established recipes.
• Assist with special event catering functions as assigned by the Dietary Director.
• Maintain Service Excellence in all special functions hosted by the Riveredge Dietary Department.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling and ordering of all items.
• Participate in daily food production as needed.
• Ensure quality and safety standards for preparing and serving food.
• Work closely with nutritionist to ensure efficient management of special diet preparation and apply any special dietary restrictions to recipes.
• Keeping all storage areas clean and free of clutter.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations noticed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Shape the future of behavioral health care throughout the Forest Park community by joining our extraordinary team at Riveredge Hospital. Bring your compassion, expertise, enthusiasm, and passion for quality to a place that cultivates wellness and inspires hope.

Riveredge Hospital is seeking an experienced Cook to work with our Dietary Team in the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as special event meals for patients and facility staff.

Key Responsibilities: Maintain high standards in the preparation of quality hot and cold foods following established recipes. Assist with special event catering functions as assigned by the Dietary Director. Maintain Service Excellence in all special functions hosted by the Riveredge Dietary Department. Ensure proper storage, labeling and ordering of all items. Participate in daily food production as needed. Ensure quality and safety standards for preparing and serving food. Work closely with nutritionist to ensure efficient management of special diet preparation and apply any special dietary restrictions to recipes. Keeping all storage areas clean and free of clutter. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment in accordance with Health Department standards. Notify supervisor of unsafe equipment or situations noticed.

Qualifications

Minimum job requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Previous catering experience required. 2-3 years prior food service experience required, experience in a healthcare setting preferred.


• Must be reliable with a good working attitude.


• Aptitude should include verbal ability to express ideas and view effectively.


• Position is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.