Line Cook -Food Service Cook Part Time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital as a Line Cook, where you'll utilize your cooking skills to prepare a la carte meals in a fast-paced environment. This part-time role comes with a competitive pay rate of $23.20 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be part of a community committed to providing world-class care, with great benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Employee benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of high-volume diner or restaurant experience required.
• Culinary degree and 1 year of high-volume a la carte experience desired.
• Food Handling Certification from City of Chicago preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items according to established recipes.
• Ensure proper food handling and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Portion control

Education

High School Graduate

Culinary degree

Job description

Line Cook -Food Service Cook Part Time Rotating

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The salary range for this position is $23.20 - $23.20 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

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 located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

• Hours: 26 (+) Hours Per Week
• Rotating Shift: 5:30AM - 2:00PM or 6:00AM - 2:30PM or 2:00PM -10:00PM (Rotating Shift Schedule) (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Holidays)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
• Union Compensation: $23.20/Hourly (+$0.97/Evening Shift Differential). The role is graded as a non-exempt position meaning you are eligible for overtime.
  
  

The Line Cook 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 Department of Food & Nutrition by preparing hot and cold menu items in an a la carte fashion (i.e.: cooked to order) within a room service food production environment. Responsible for ingredient preparation and cooking of menu items based on established timing protocols, quality, diet restrictions and presentation standards.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Prepares room service menu items in accordance with established/approved recipes and plate presentation standards.
• Shows proficiency in all a la carte cooking methods including but not limited to sauté, grilling, broiling, frying and individual plating assembly.
• Utilizes/understands the proper use of all types of quantity food production equipment to include but not limited to tilt fryer, turbo chef ovens, floor mixer, pressure steamer, combi oven, convection oven, burner range, proof box, blast chiller, grill and flat top griddle.
• Prepares hot and cold food to order according to department standards of quality ensuring food is properly prepared, presented and appropriately garnished in a high volume preparation environment.
• Maintains proper portion control for each order prepared in accordance with standardized recipes.
• Adheres to diet and allergy restrictions for patient food orders while preparing meals.
• Ensures the quality of all ingredients according to department guidelines.
• Maintains foods at proper temperature.
• Performs assigned tasks efficiently during meal service to maintain accurate and expeditious service.
• Must be proficient in preparing multiple individual food orders at once using a full range of cooking equipment concurrently.
• Follows established food-handling practices to maintain food safety standards and comply with infection control procedures.
• Documents quantity and disposition of leftovers and over production.
• Must label and date product utilized.
• Operates equipment properly, safely and efficiently according to established procedures.
• Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to management.
• Completes all assigned cleaning by end of each work shift to include but not limited to detailed oven cleaning, fryer grease removal, floors, walls, ranges, grill, counters, broiler, griddle and kettles.
• Cleans assigned areas and equipment according to standards and utilization of proper cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains work area in clean and orderly manner.
• Completes routine projects or detail cleaning duties as assigned.
• Attends department inservices, department meetings and production meetings.
• Follows established break schedule unless otherwise directed by manager.
• Maintains supplies and equipment to ensure efficiency, including portioning, dating, and storage of food.
• Maintains established levels of supplies for work area.
• Notifies management of workload status and availability for additional assignments or need of additional assistance.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees in the department by demonstrating basic duties of job.
• Responds to management requests in a positive and timely manner.
• Follows Best Patient Experience Philosophy with emphasis on food quality, accuracy, service, safe food temperature handling and plate presentation.
• Meets established timeliness and throughput benchmarks for preparation of food while maintaining quality, temperature and presentation standards.
• This position is responsible for preparing and maintaining food quality in hot and cold production by following standardized recipes and procedures to meet approved budget goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Two years of high-volume Diner or Restaurant Experience
  
  

Desired

• Culinary degree and one year of high volume a la carte experience in a restaurant.
• Food Handling Certification Health Department -- City of Chicago
• High School Graduate.
  
  

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.

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

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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