ACMC Cold Production Cook
About The Position
The Cold Production Cook prepares fresh cold foods for patients and customers at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role uses standardized recipes and ingredient controls, follows food-preparation and safe-handling procedures, and checks food texture, color, aroma, and taste before service. The cook provides consistent customer service and follows department standards for professionalism, attendance, time management, cost control, and food production records. The position also participates in required training and department meetings and may assist with cross-training coworkers. The schedule includes shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Ability to work various shifts and work positions, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment and work in a fast-paced environment while meeting time constraints.
- Ability to stand throughout the workday and access high and low areas.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds, use lifting equipment or lift with at least one other associate when available.
- Ability to tolerate varying temperatures in coolers and freezers, wet and slippery floors, and contact with cleaning chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare or trayline experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food using standardized recipes and ingredient controls, following proper procedures.
- Prepare cold foods daily and check texture, color, aroma, and taste before service.
- Provide consistent, courteous customer service and maintain a professional image.
- Follow uniform policy and department standards for attendance, clocking in and out, breaks, and time management.
- Follow safe food handling practices, including preventing cross-contamination, labeling and dating food, proper food rotation using FIFO, and using products within established timeframes.
- Produce requested quantities, hold food properly, use carry-overs appropriately, and record production amounts accurately in production logs.
- Complete assigned tasks within designated time constraints and use non-break time productively.
- Attend mandatory in-services, equipment training, department meetings, and required CBTs and training by their due dates.
- Assist with cross-training other associates and participate in department education and meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Career development programs.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
