Cook- Per Diem 1st Shift

Department:

11903 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This position will be working weekdays and/or weekends.

The hours will vary 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, and 11:00am-7:30pm.

Major Responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring that the hot menu items are correctly prepared according to the standardized recipes. 1) Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs. 2) Documents food temperatures prior to each service. 3)Assists with new product testing, recipe development and revision of recipes. 4)Provides informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food. Adherence to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service. 2)Refers to catering requests for hot production items required for special events. 3)Prepares all items as needed for service areas. 1)Checks tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays. Ensures adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs. 1) Obtains supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer. Maintains a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations. 2)Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators. 3)Dates and rotates all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation. 4)Attends area and department meetings and inservices. 1)Ensure that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor. Education/Experience Required: • High School Diploma. • 2-3 years experience in preparing quantity food items. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Good communication skills. • Able to interpret and follow recipes. • Ability to work with minimal supervision. • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment. • Sanitation Certified or certification within the first 3 months of hire Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Able to work continuously mobile. • Able to access high and low areas. • Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 75 pounds. • Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions. • Able to meet time constraints in a fast - paced environment. • Able to perform cleaning tasks. • Able to communicate with others. • Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam) This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient 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.

Pay Range

$20.40 - $30.60

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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 assista