Cook Part-Time

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Part time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is looking for a part-time Cook to work at Woodridge Interventions in Illinois. The role requires comprehensive knowledge of food preparation along with safety and sanitation rules.

The ideal candidate will prepare hot entrees and other food items following provided recipes. This part-time position offers a wage of $20.50 per hour with scheduled shifts from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling techniques.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently given proper direction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes.
• Completes food temperature checks and production records.

Job description

Cook Part-Time

Location: Woodridge Interventions, 2221 64th St. Woodridge, IL 60517

Wage: $20.50 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Shift: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation and handling technique.
• General knowledge of safety and sanitation rules and practices.
• Ability to work well independently given proper direction.
• Responsible for hot food preparation, including accompaniments and garnishes.
• Prepares hot entrees, soups and vegetables following preparation sheets and provided recipes for dining room service, healthcare center, cafeteria and special functions.
• Does advance preparation as indicated.
• Completes food temperature checks each meal.
• Completes production records and stores food items properly at close of meal service.
• Help prepare large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods.
• Use various methods of cooking and seasoning and adhere to proper preparation methods.
• Cook food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation. Follow recipes and maintain accurate production records.
• Prepare meals according to scheduling and sanitation standards. Ensure the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.

Minimum Requirements

• Year of prior experience in food preparation obtained in a commercial, military, or institutional setting strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Food and Safety certification.

Other Qualifications

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Drug screen, TB test.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.