From-Scratch Cook — Patient-Focused Kitchen Pro

Mercy Health Corporation; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a full-time kitchen/cook staff member in Crystal Lake, IL. The role involves preparing and planning foods according to menu, diet, and standardized recipes, ensuring palatability and presentation, and maintaining sanitation and safety across the kitchen.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a focus on minimizing waste, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.
• State Food Safety Sanitation Certification required within 90 days

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

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary program preferred

Vocational school graduate

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a full-time kitchen/cook staff member in Crystal Lake, IL. The role involves preparing and planning foods according to menu, diet, and standardized recipes, ensuring palatability and presentation, and maintaining sanitation and safety across the kitchen.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, a focus on minimizing waste, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.