Cold Food Production Worker

American Addiction CentersHazel Crest, IL
$20 - $30Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for quality food preparation, guest relations, safe food handling procedures, time management, cost controls, and training within the Food and Nutrition department. The role involves utilizing standardized recipes, following proper preparation and storage procedures, and ensuring food safety standards are met. The worker will also contribute to a positive guest experience and manage time efficiently to meet production goals. Additionally, the role includes recording production amounts, maintaining department timelines, and assisting with training and cross-training of other employees.

Requirements

  • One year of healthcare/trayline or related experience.
  • High school diploma.
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control for trayline and retail.
  • Follows proper preparation procedures.
  • Checks food temperatures, texture, color, aroma and taste prior to service.
  • Contributes to hospital's mission statement and values in all interactions.
  • Follows established uniform policy.
  • Maintains a professional image.
  • Responds positively to all request and interactions.
  • Proper food rotation (first in first out).
  • Safe food storage (no cross-contamination); label and date all food items.
  • Utilizes products within 48 hours of preparation date.
  • Records and documents cold holding food temperatures every two hours.
  • Follows position timeline/job routine.
  • Productive and efficient use of non-break time.
  • Records all food production amounts.
  • Maintains department timeline through on-time performance.
  • Attends scheduled department inservices.
  • Attends/gives feedback participates in production meetings.
  • Successfully cross-trains in all production positions.
  • Assists with cross-training of other employees.
  • Reports any problems with recipes, production sheets, productions numbers promptly for continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
  • Benefits and well-being programs
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous retirement offerings
  • Programs that invest in your career development
  • 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 assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
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