Lead/Prep Cook Full-time Rotating schedule

Central Dupage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Dupage Hospital is seeking a full-time Lead/Prep Cook to join the Food and Nutrition Team. This role involves preparing high-quality meals in a safe environment and requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one year of relevant experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong cooking skills, including proper use of kitchen equipment and adherence to food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in cooking, production, or food service.
• Completion of Safe Food Handler certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares hot food and meal items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Measures, mixes, and prepares ingredients according to recipes.
• Monitors food temperatures and ensures quality presentation.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Knife Skills

Cooking Techniques

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

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• Supports the Food and Nutrition Team by preparing hot food and meal items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Rotating schedule. The different start times would be 5am, 11am and 2pm. Rotating weekdays and weekends. See what are staff is saying about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine! https://youtu.be/EldbJpdV9lQ
  
  

Description

The Cook II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Supports the Food and Nutrition Team by preparing hot food and meal items in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Rotating schedule. The different start times would be 5am, 11am and 2pm. Rotating weekdays and weekends. See what are staff is saying about working in this department and at Northwestern Medicine! https://youtu.be/EldbJpdV9lQ
  
  

Responsibilities

• Measures, mixes, and prepares ingredients according to approved recipes.
• Demonstrates understanding and proper use of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, ovens, steamers, etc.
• Demonstrates consistent use of knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring)
• Prepares and presents café, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepares and presents sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Cooks meats, fish, and fowl safely in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming. Carves meats into individual servings according to recipe and/or diet order.
• Monitors and records temperature of steam table and hot held items throughout service period.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as needed. Insures foods are prepared, held or served at proper temperatures.
• Produces food that is flavorful and attractively presented.
• Only changes ingredients or seasonings when directed by chef or culinary leader.
• Maintains product levels and appearance of service stations.
• Consults with manager regarding handling of any leftovers.
• Observes infection control and HACCP practices at all times.
• Proper completion of all daily temperature logs and daily production sheets. Assists supervisor with corrections as needed.
• Maintains kitchen/station in a safe and organized manner.
• Manages work schedule efficiently completing tasks at assigned times.
• Monitors cooking equipment as needed. Communicates with a manager to initiate any repairs.
• Other duties may be assigned by managers or supervisors due to operational needs.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED, must have a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in any of the following: cooking, production, or food service.
• Successful completion of Safe Food Handler certification within 1 year of hire.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous healthcare cooking experience.
• Completion of some culinary schooling
• Basic knowledge of special diets.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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