Hospital Cook: Patient Diet & Cafeteria Meals

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a hospital kitchen cook responsible for preparing meals for patients on regular and modified diets, cafeteria offerings, and catered events. You will portion, cook, and plate items following diet orders and standardized recipes, while maintaining presentation and quality.

You will also ensure proper labeling, dating, and safe storage of food, monitor temperatures, and uphold sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years of hotel, restaurant or hospital cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food servings according to diet orders for patients, cafeteria, and events.
• Cook and replenish hot items for patient trayline, cafeteria, and catering.
• Meet deadlines and ensure items follow standardized recipes and are well presented.
• Label, date and store items properly; document quantities prepared and leftovers.
• Ensure safety by labeling, temperatures, and following sanitation rules; wear appropriate gear.
• Support food safety and quality by tasting and adjusting flavor/texture and reporting issues.
• Collaborate to reduce waste via proper portion control and left-over utilization.
• Attend meetings and trainings to improve skills and knowledge.

Skills

Follow recipes

Positive attitude

Dependable

Organizational skills

Self-directed

English proficiency

Food safety exam

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a hospital kitchen cook responsible for preparing meals for patients on regular and modified diets, cafeteria offerings, and catered events. You will portion, cook, and plate items following diet orders and standardized recipes, while maintaining presentation and quality.

You will also ensure proper labeling, dating, and safe storage of food, monitor temperatures, and uphold sanitation standards.