Grill Cook — Full-Time Kitchen Maestro

Endeavor Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career pathways to promote growth

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Grill Cook for a full-time position. You will operate grill equipment, prepare menu items to spec, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a busy hospital kitchen.

Hours are Monday–Friday 11:30am–7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays; pay ranges from $18.38 to $26.65 per hour, and benefits include premium pay and meal support.

Qualifications

• The ability to write, speak, and read in English.
• Certification: Sanitation certification is preferred.
• Experience: Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food according to recipes in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Operates grill, burners, ovens and various cooking equipment according to proper procedures. Prepares food in an efficient manner to minimize waste and efficiently serve customers. Maintains a safe and clean work environment according to safety and food preparation regulations and departmental policies.
• Prepares, seasons, deep fries, grills, broils, sautés along with employing other cooking methods. Appropriately prepares meats, fish, vegetables and other menu items. Ensures proper cooking method, temperature and cook time. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe. Adds seasoning to foods during preparation according to recipe or by customer request within limits of menu and supplies.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing. May add gravies, sauces and garnishes to servings. Portions food on serving plates and may add other prepared items to serving as part of customer order or standard menu.
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• Interacts with customers to explain and describe menu, ingredients, taste and cooking methods. Prepares food according to special orders as requested and within limits of menu and supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables, char broiler, flat top and fryer daily. Drains fryer oil, disposes of and refills with fresh oil as needed or at least once weekly.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs all the duties of the Café Aide as assigned.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation certification

Food service experience

Job description

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Grill Cook for a full-time position. You will operate grill equipment, prepare menu items to spec, and maintain safety and cleanliness in a busy hospital kitchen.

Hours are Monday–Friday 11:30am–7:30pm with rotating weekends and holidays; pay ranges from $18.38 to $26.65 per hour, and benefits include premium pay and meal support.