Cook - Part-Time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Tuition and certification reimburse

Well-being Programs

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Annual recognition/awards

Job summary

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is seeking a part-time cook to prepare meals from scratch following standardized recipes and dietary requirements. You will ensure proper temperatures, sanitation, and portioning while delivering excellent customer service in a team setting.

The role requires ability to work with various cooking techniques, read recipes, and maintain logs as part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years in food service preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school or culinary program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine food items and prepare them for service.
• Prepare from scratch that is appetizing and appealing.
• Execute culinary knife skills.
• Read and follow standardized recipes.
• Cook to order and in quantities according to menu and servings.
• Maintain proper food temperatures and sanitation, per logs.
• Dishes meals and portion controls per diet tickets.
• Observe and test foods to ensure thorough cooking.
• Gain cleanliness and sanitation compliance in work area.

Skills

Cooking

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/ vocational program

Job description

OVERVIEW

Prepares and cooks high-quality, appealing meals from scratch by following standardized recipes, menus, and dietary requirements while using a variety of cooking techniques. Ensures proper food temperatures, portioning, sanitation, and safety standards while maintaining a clean kitchen and providing excellent customer service.

SCHEDULE

20-hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines food items and prepares them for service
• Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
• Ability to execute culinary knife skills
• Reads and follows standardized recipes
• Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
• Cooks to order
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Dishes meals
• Orders supplies
• Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
• Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
• Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
• Performs dishwashing as necessary
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
• Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
• Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
• Excellent customer service skills needed
• Works well on a team and on their own

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days

PAY RANGE:

$17.23 - $24.98

Mercyhealth 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, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women