CATERING COOK (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA • Chicago, IL

71d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is hiring immediately for a full time CATERING COOK position at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital. The role involves preparing food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position requires a commitment to quality food service and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The schedule is full time, with hours and days that may vary, and more details will be provided during the interview.

Requirements

• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Solid knife skills and focus on in-house catering experience preferred.
• Prior catering experience required.
• Working knowledge of catering setup/breakdown.
• Well-versed in many styles of cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
• Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and is responsible for records from the area worked during service periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
• Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
• Attends in-service and safety meetings.
• Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
• Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees