Cook - Part-Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Benefits program

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago is seeking a Cook to prepare and cook meals for the cafeteria, including pancakes, sausage and burgers, while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. You will serve meals with courtesy and ensure they are plated and delivered promptly to patients and staff.

The role emphasizes following safe food-handling practices, adhering to health standards, and contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered dining environment in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions, using standard measuring devices.
• On-the-job experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks safely in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria.
• Provide courteous, timely setup and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of service ware and equipment.
• Follow safe food-handling practices and appropriate temperatures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Sanitation

Food safety

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Cook will prepare and cook to order fast food on a grill, including pancakes, sausage, hamburgers and the like; prepare steam table or other equipment used in serving meals; break down and clean grill after each meal and assist patients as needed.

The Cook will consistently demonstrate support of the SRALAB statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Cook will demonstrate SRALAB Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRALAB Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Cook will:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria.
• Provide courteous and timely setup and service in the cafeteria.
• Maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of the service ware, pots, pans, equipment, and work and service areas.
• Follow safe food handling practices, maintain food items at appropriate temperatures and follow established storage practices. Sustain a sanitary work environment according to health standards and Department policies.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRALAB.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to Food Service Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and use standard measuring devices in preparing and cooking food normally acquired through completion of elementary school.
• Approximately one to three months of on-the-job experience to become familiar with food preparation and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to manipulate various cooking devices and foods weighing up to ten pounds.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with staff, patients and their families in a polite and courteous manner.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Normal office or patient environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and hazards due to slippery floors and hot equipment when going through food production areas.
• Kitchen environment with exposure to regular physical discomforts from heat and humidity and possible burns from grill.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range:

$17.05 - $23.32

Benefits:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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