Cook Production III

aah; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Retirement plans with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital is seeking a Full-time Food & Nutrition team member to prepare hot menu items following standardized recipes. You will document temperatures, assist with recipe development, and ensure proper food rotation and sanitation.

The role requires 2-3 years of quantity cooking and a High School Diploma, with weekend rotation and varied shifts. You will work in a fast-paced hospital kitchen, adhering to Board of Health regulations, and participate in department meetings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items.
• Ability to interpret and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Sanitation Certification or certification within first 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot menu items per standardized recipes.
• Document food temperatures prior to service.
• Assist with product testing and recipe development.
• Provide input on recipe standardization and production.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work area per regulations.
• Rotate and date all food items for proper utilization.
• Attend department meetings and inservices.
• Support for service areas and special events.

Skills

Good communication skills

Follow recipes

Independent work

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Sanitation certification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food safety practices

Job description

Department: 11903 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position will mainly work a mix of 530-2pm, 6am-230pm, 630am-3pm and 11am-730pm. Every other weekend.

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20Major Responsibilities:Responsible for ensuring that the hot menu items are correctly prepared according to the standardized recipes.1) Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs.2) Documents food temperatures prior to each service.3)Assists with new product testing, recipe development and revision of recipes.4)Provides informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food.Adherence to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service.2)Refers to catering requests for hot production items required for special events.3)Prepares all items as needed for service areas.1)Checks tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays.Ensures adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs.1) Obtains supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer.Maintains a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations.2)Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators.3)Dates and rotates all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation.4)Attends area and department meetings and inservices.1)Ensure that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma.
• 2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills.
• Able to interpret and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Sanitation Certified or certification within the first 3 months of hire

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Able to work continuously mobile.
• Able to access high and low areas.
• Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions.
• Able to meet time constraints in a fast - paced environment.
• Able to perform cleaning tasks.
• Able to communicate with others.
• Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam)This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.