Culinary Specialist – High-Volume Kitchen & Food Safety

Advocate Health; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a dedicated hospital kitchen cook to prepare and assemble meals per recipes and production sheets. You will measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure safe food handling and sanitation practices across daily production cycles.

The role requires 3 years of food production experience, familiarity with dietary restrictions, and a ServSafe certification. You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting with teamwork and strong time management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in food production in settings such as hotels, restaurants or institutional environments.
• Familiarity with diet restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly.
• Proficient time management and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews production sheets and recipes to ensure quality and quantity; prepares food according to guidelines.
• Measures and mixes ingredients using utensils and equipment to prepare soups, salads, gravies, desserts, sauces and casseroles.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meat, fish, vegetables per recipes; carves and slices meats and cheeses.
• Garnishes, displays and serves food items according to standards and recipes.
• Ensures proper storage, rotation, and temperature logging to maintain food safety.
• Follows department standards for sanitation and safe handling; monitors waste and portioning to control costs.
• May provide care appropriate to age-related needs as described in department policies and procedures.
• Operates equipment safely and works in a cooking environment with exposure to heat and sharp utensils.

Skills

Dietary restrictions awareness

Measure and scale ingredients

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

ServSafe Food Handler certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a dedicated hospital kitchen cook to prepare and assemble meals per recipes and production sheets. You will measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure safe food handling and sanitation practices across daily production cycles.

The role requires 3 years of food production experience, familiarity with dietary restrictions, and a ServSafe certification. You will work in a fast-paced hospital setting with teamwork and strong time management.