Part-Time From-Scratch Cook in Healthcare Kitchen

Mercy-Harvard-Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercyhealth Harvard is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and plate meals according to menus and dietary tickets. The role requires following standardized recipes, maintaining strict portion control, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the shift.

Ideal candidates have prior cook or food service experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational or culinary training is a plus. Join a team dedicated to quality service in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years in food service preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school or culinary program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines food items and prepares them for service.
• Prepares food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing.
• Reads and follows standardized recipes and portion control.
• Cooks to order and monitors food temperature and quality.
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area and follows safety protocols.
• Dishes meals and assists with ordering supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary program

Vocational school

Job description

Mercyhealth Harvard is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and plate meals according to menus and dietary tickets. The role requires following standardized recipes, maintaining strict portion control, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the shift.

Ideal candidates have prior cook or food service experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent; vocational or culinary training is a plus. Join a team dedicated to quality service in a fast-paced hospital kitchen.