Lead Cook - Evenings

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Lead Cook, where you'll play a vital role in the culinary team. This position involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety compliance, and preparing delicious meals for patients and staff. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, you'll have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while making a meaningful impact on the community. Enjoy a range of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement options, as well as opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about food and service, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Pathways for Growth

Medical and Dental Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of food service experience or two years of leadership experience.
• Certification in Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in overseeing cooks and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Prepare menu items using standardized recipes for patients and cafeteria services.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Compliance

Leadership

Menu Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

ACF Accredited Culinary Arts Program

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Lead Cook
• Hourly Pay Range: $19.31 - $28.00. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
• Location: Elmhurst Hospital - Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time | 40 hours/week
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am - 7:30pm with every other weekend and rotating holidays

What you will do:

• This position assists the Executive Chef in overseeing the Cooks.
• This includes ensuring compliance to local and federal production, sanitation and safety standards, assisting in the training of new staff and notifying Facilities of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Functions as a Cook by preparing menu items utilizing standardized recipes for patients, cafeteria and the catered services.

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant management/Hospitality, preferred.
• Completion of an ACF (American Culinary Federation) accredited culinary arts or hospitality management program, preferred.
• Certification: Illinois Department of Public Health Sanitation Certification within 3 months of start date into position
• Experience: a minimum of five years of food service experience or two years of leadership experience, preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.