Hospital Kitchen Cook – From-Scratch Meals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a full-time cook to prepare menu items from scratch, follow standardized recipes, and cook to order for patients and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of cooking experience or 2 years in food service, and a state food safety certification within 90 days. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years in food service preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school or culinary program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines food items and prepares them for service.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes; cooks to order.
• Maintains sanitation and proper food temperatures; keeps logs updated.

Skills

Cooking

Knife Skills

Food Safety

Teamwork

Customer Service

Recipe Reading

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Culinary Program

Vocational Training

Job description

Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking a full-time cook to prepare menu items from scratch, follow standardized recipes, and cook to order for patients and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of cooking experience or 2 years in food service, and a state food safety certification within 90 days. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.