Cold Prep Cook

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

1d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cold Prep Cook is responsible for ensuring that menu items are correctly prepared according to standardized recipes and attractively presented. This role involves following recipes, checking the quality and quantity of prepared items, performing basic production and preparation, and checking tallies for patient trays. The cook also checks holding areas for needed food items and brings any unacceptable quality items to the attention of the coordinator, remaking them as needed. Maintaining a safe and sanitary work area that meets Board of Health regulations is crucial, including cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, and utensils, dating and rotating food items, and documenting temperatures. The position also involves assisting trayline positions and inventorying and stocking supplies to ensure adequate quantities are available.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to interpret and follow recipes.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment.
• Able to access high and low areas.
• Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 50 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.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Nice To Haves

• 6 mon-1yr experience in preparing quantity food items preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized recipes for all menu items.
• Check the quality and quantity of all items prepared.
• Perform basic production and preparation from menu items.
• Check tally for items to be prepared for lunch and dinner patient trays.
• Check holding areas to determine food items needed for the day.
• Bring food items of unacceptable quality to the attention of the coordinator and remake items as needed.
• Clean and sanitize work area including tables, equipment, utensils, refrigerator units, etc.
• Date and rotate all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation.
• Document temperatures of food and equipment.
• Attend area and department meetings and inservices.
• Assist trayline position.
• Inventory and stock supplies to ensure adequate quantities are available for the needs of the area.
• Replenish, organize, and restore all supplies properly.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED