Lead Cook - Hospital Café Team Lead

nshs; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth opportunities

Medical options

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

HSA options

Retirement match

Paid time off

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Lead Cook for a full-time role with early morning to afternoon shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. The position requires operating a range of commercial cooking equipment and preparing menu items to spec, with emphasis on safety and portion control.

Responsibilities include training new staff, maintaining sanitation standards, and collaborating with the cafe team to deliver quality meals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.
• Sanitation certification is preferred.
• The technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food in a commercial kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Operates grill, burners, ovens and cooking equipment per procedures to minimize waste and serve customers.
• Prepares, seasons, fries, grills, broils, sautés and other methods; ensures proper cook times and temperatures.
• Interacts with customers to describe menu, ingredients, and cooking methods; accommodates special orders within menu limits.

Skills

English proficiency

Food service experience

Job description

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Lead Cook for a full-time role with early morning to afternoon shifts, rotating weekends and holidays. The position requires operating a range of commercial cooking equipment and preparing menu items to spec, with emphasis on safety and portion control.

Responsibilities include training new staff, maintaining sanitation standards, and collaborating with the cafe team to deliver quality meals.