Prep Cook

Hugh Chatham Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Employer-matched retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Advocate Christ Medical Center - Food and Nutrition team is hiring for a Full-time Food Service Worker. The role supports patient meals and café service in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and requires adherence to safety, quality and customer service standards.

Hours are 5:00am to 1:30pm, with a 40-hour week. A High School diploma is required; ServSafe certification is preferred. Competitive benefits and total rewards accompany this essential position in a large health system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred healthcare/trayline experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• ServSafe Certification required or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using standardized recipes and ingredients.
• Follow proper preparation procedures and food handling.
• Check texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service.
• Maintain FIFO and accurate production logs.
• Deliver courteous customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

English language proficiency

ServSafe Certification

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department11903 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Food and Nutrition

StatusFull time

Benefits EligibleYes

Hours Per Week40

Schedule Details/Additional Information5am-1:30pm

Pay Range$18.85 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities: Quality Food Preparation 1)Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control to prepare all items. 2)Follows proper preparation procedures. 3)Checks food texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service. 4)Prepares cold foods daily to ensure the freshest possible product to our patients and customers. Delivers excellent customer service experience in a consistent manner. 1)Contributes to hospital’s philosophy, mission statement, and values in all interactions 2)Follows established uniform policy. 3)Maintains a professional image. 4)Responds positively to all requests and interactions. 5)Consistently displays a positive attitude towards leadership, co-workers and job. Treats all people with courtesy and respect at all times. 6)Welcome and say hello. Engage with eye contact. Smile and say thank you. Safe Food Handling Procedures 2)Safe food storage (no cross-contamination). Properly label and date all food items. Proper cooking of food. 3)Utilizes product within established timeframes. 1)Proper food rotation (first in, first out method - FIFO) Demonstrates good time management skills. 3)Adheres to lunch and break schedules. 4)Productive and efficient use of non-break time. 1)Completes all assigned tasks withing the designated time allotted to the task. 2)Adheres to department's attendance/clock-in and clock out policies. Responsible cost controls. 2)Produces food products to meet requested amounts. 3)Proper holding of food products. 4)Proper utilization of carry-overs. 1)Records all food production amounts and accurately maintains all production logs. Participates in self-development by attending mandatory inservices and education programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department. 4)Assists with cross-training of other associates. 5)Attends, gives feedback and participates in department meetings. 1)Attends inservices programs on equipment use and operation. 2)Attends all mandatory inservice programs. 3)Completes all required CBTs and training by due date.

Education/Experience Required:

• Preferred one year of healthcare/trayline experience
• High school diploma or Equivalent Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate effectively ServSafe Certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Various temperatures when entering coolers and freezers.
• Large amounts of bending and/or lifting, as related to essential job activities.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting 35 pounds occasionally and 10 to 20 pounds frequently.
• Wet, slippery floors.
• Contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Able to access high and low areas.
• Able to work various shifts and work positions including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Standing is required throughout the work day.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Able to meet time constraints in a fast-pace environment.
• Able to communicate with others. This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.