Lead Cook - Patient Food Services

Endeavor Health; Arlington (TX); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Shift pay

Holiday pay

On-call pay

Annual raises

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account

Retirement match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights, IL is seeking a Lead Cook to operate grills, ovens and a full range of kitchen equipment with precision and efficiency.

You will prepare meats, seafood, vegetables and bakery items according to recipes, monitor temperatures and cook times, minimize waste, and ensure a safe, sanitation-forward workspace while guiding new team members and engaging with customers about menu items.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience in food service.
• Sanitation certification is preferred.
• The ability to write, speak, and read in English.

Responsabilités

• Operate grill, burners, ovens and other cooking equipment.
• Prepare food per recipes to minimize waste and serve customers efficiently.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment per regulations and policies.
• Season, fry, grill, sauté and other methods; ensure proper cook times and temperatures.
• Assist in training new employees and orientating staff.
• Interact with customers to describe menu, ingredients and cooking methods.

Connaissances

Grilling and cooking

Food preparation

Sanitation

Customer service

English literacy

Formation

Sanitation certification

Outils

Commercial kitchen equipment

Description du poste

Hourly Pay Range:$19.71 - $28.58 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Lead CookLocation: Arlington Heights, ILFull Time, 40 hours/weekHours: M-F (5am- 1:30PM) (11AM-7:30PM), rotating weekends & holidaysRequired Travel: noWhat you will do:Operates grill, burners, ovens and various cooking equipment according to proper procedures. Prepares food in an efficient manner to minimize waste and efficiently serve customers. Maintains a safe and clean work environment according to safety and food preparation regulations and departmental policies.Prepares, seasons, deep fries, grills, broils, sautés along with employing other cooking methods. Appropriately prepares meats, fish, vegetables and other menu items. Ensures proper cooking method, temperature and cook time. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe. Adds seasoning to foods during preparation according to recipe or by customer request within limits of menu and supplies.Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing. May add gravies, sauces and garnishes to servings. Portions food on serving plates and may add other prepared items to serving as part of customer order or standard menu.May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.Interacts with customers to explain and describe menu, ingredients, taste and cooking methods. Prepares food according to special orders as requested and within limits of menu and supplies.Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables, char broiler, flat top and fryer daily. Drains fryer oil, disposes of and refills with fresh oil as needed or at least once weekly.Assists in orientation and training of new employees.Performs all the duties of the Café Aide as assigned.Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.What you will need:Education : Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.Certification : Sanitation certification is preferred.Experience : The technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food according to recipes in a commercial kitchen.Unique or Preferred Skills: The ability to write, speak, and read in English. The technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food according to recipes in a commercial kitchen.Benefits (For full time or part time positions):Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)Incentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.