Room Service Line Cook (Part-Time, Rotating Shifts)

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Line Cook to join the Department of Food & Nutrition. You will prepare hot and cold menu items to order in a high-volume room-service kitchen, following established recipes and presentation standards.

The rotating shift schedule includes early morning to afternoon or afternoon to evening, with every other weekend and holiday work. The role offers union compensation at $24.70 per hour plus a $0.97 evening shift differential, and eligibility

Qualifications

• Two years of high-volume Diner or Restaurant Experience.
• 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.

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 sauté, grilling, broiling, frying and individual plating assembly.
• Utilizes/understands the proper use of all types of quantity food production equipment as listed.
• 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.

Skills

Two years of high-volume Diner or Rest

Education

Culinary degree

High School Diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago is seeking a part-time Line Cook to join the Department of Food & Nutrition. You will prepare hot and cold menu items to order in a high-volume room-service kitchen, following established recipes and presentation standards.

The rotating shift schedule includes early morning to afternoon or afternoon to evening, with every other weekend and holiday work. The role offers union compensation at $24.70 per hour plus a $0.97 evening shift differential, and eligibility