Hospital Cafeteria Cook — Patient Care Focus

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Employee meals

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria for patients and staff. You will ensure courteous service, maintain cleanliness of dishes and equipment, and follow safe food-handling practices in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions, with on-the-job training of 1–3 months. Applicants should be able to lift up to ten pounds and work in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions.
• On-the-job experience of 1–3 months to become familiar with policies.
• Ability to operate cooking devices and lift up to ten pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria.
• Provide courteous setup and service in the cafeteria.
• Maintain sanitation of service ware, pots, pans and equipment.
• Follow safe food handling practices and store items properly.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment per health standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

Elementary school completion

Tools

Grill

Steam table

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals in the cafeteria for patients and staff. You will ensure courteous service, maintain cleanliness of dishes and equipment, and follow safe food-handling practices in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The role requires the ability to read and follow instructions, with on-the-job training of 1–3 months. Applicants should be able to lift up to ten pounds and work in a hospital setting.