Full-Time Cook II: From-Scratch Meals & Teamwork

Mercy Health System; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Job summary

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is hiring a Cook 2 to prepare meals from scratch, follow recipes, and ensure food quality and safety. The role requires knife skills, proper sanitation, and the ability to work both on a team and independently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant cooking experience; certification in food safety is required within 90 days. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Determines food items and prepares them for service.
• Prepares appetizing dishes from scratch and cooks to order.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes; uses various cooking methods.
• Maintains proper food temperatures and sanitation logs.
• Dishes meals, portions, and handles dishwashing as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Recipe reading

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary program preferred

Job description

Mercyhealth Freeport Hospital in Freeport, IL is hiring a Cook 2 to prepare meals from scratch, follow recipes, and ensure food quality and safety. The role requires knife skills, proper sanitation, and the ability to work both on a team and independently.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant cooking experience; certification in food safety is required within 90 days. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits.