Skilled Cook: High-Volume Kitchen & Food Prep

Advocate Health; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Cook to support daily patient and staff meals. You will review production sheets, prepare foods, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, using blenders, mixers, and grinders, baking and portioning meals, and ensuring proper storage and safe food handling per ServSafe guidelines. The role requires attention to dietary restrictions and the ability to adapt recipes to

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (or equivalent knowledge)
• ServSafe Food Handler certification within 1 year
• Typically 3 years of experience in food production in settings such as a hotel, restaurant or high end institutional environment
• Familiarity with diet restrictions and ability to adapt recipes accordingly

Responsibilities

• Reviews production sheets and recipes to ensure quality and quantity needed for items to prepare.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe and uses kitchen utensils and equipment to prepare various foods.
• Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meat, fish, vegetables and other foods per recipes; carves and slices meats and cheese.
• Garnishes, displays and serves food items according to standards and recipes.
• Ensures proper storage and rotation of inventories; monitors food temperatures and uses procedures to ensure safe handling and prevent contamination.
• Follows department standards for safe handling, storage and sanitation; maintains temperature logs.
• Monitors portioning and waste control; prepares in small batches to control waste/cost.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served as described in department policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Cook to support daily patient and staff meals. You will review production sheets, prepare foods, and maintain accurate production records in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, using blenders, mixers, and grinders, baking and portioning meals, and ensuring proper storage and safe food handling per ServSafe guidelines. The role requires attention to dietary restrictions and the ability to adapt recipes to