PREP COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee meal plan

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a full-time Prep Cook at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. The position involves preparing food and serving customers while adhering to health regulations. Candidates should have knife skills and prior culinary experience. Join our dedicated team aimed at delivering quality meals.

Working hours include weekends and weekdays, with a pay range of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Employees will also enjoy a variety of benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Previous knife skills and culinary experience required.
• Must comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities.
• Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Complete all required documentation and logs.

Skills

Knife skills

Culinary experience

Customer service

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares food and serves customers in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.

Location & Schedule

Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital – 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Online applications only.

Full‑time schedule: Saturday, Monday, and Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm; Sunday and Tuesday, 12:00 pm–8:00 pm. More details provided during interview.

Position Details

Immediate hiring for PREP COOK (full‑time, career‑entry). Pay range: $18.00–$20.00 per hour. Previous knife skills and culinary experience required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain daily production schedule and preparation requirements from the Chef.
• Prepare items on production sheets following established quantities and recipes.
• Complete and follow daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality.
• Operate and clean equipment per department procedures after each use.
• Store, label and date all food items according to policy; follows HACCP guidelines.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, and logs.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Takes orders from customers and prepare items requiring short preparation time.
• Serve customers in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Complete orders from steam tables and grill and serve customers at multiple stations.
• Use approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Resolve customer concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, 401(k), sick time, and an employee meal plan.
• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time associates also receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled. Positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.