Lead/ Prep Cook Full time Rotating

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

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About The Position

The Cook II supports Northwestern Medicine’s Food and Nutrition Team by preparing hot food and meal items safely and sanitarily. The role prepares café, patient, and catering menu items according to approved recipes and standards, including foods that meet established dietary guidelines. The position is full-time with a rotating schedule between first and second shifts and requires working every other weekend. The Cook II adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, applicable policies and procedures, and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; alternatively, at least one year of relevant experience in cooking, production, or food service if the applicant does not have a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete Safe Food Handler certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare cooking experience.
• Completion of some culinary schooling.
• Basic knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Measure, mix, and prepare ingredients according to approved recipes.
• Use kitchen equipment properly, including blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, ovens, and steamers.
• Use knife skills consistently, including chopping, slicing, dicing, and paring.
• Prepare and present café, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Prepare and present sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts that meet established dietary guidelines.
• Cook meats, fish, and poultry safely using methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.
• Carve meats into individual servings according to recipes or diet orders.
• Monitor and record steam-table and hot-held food temperatures throughout service.
• Test foods for doneness and adjust heat controls as needed.
• Ensure foods are prepared, held, and served at proper temperatures.
• Produce flavorful and attractively presented food.
• Change ingredients or seasonings only when directed by a chef or culinary leader.
• Maintain product levels and the appearance of service stations.
• Consult with a manager about handling leftovers.
• Follow infection-control and HACCP practices at all times.
• Complete daily temperature logs and production sheets, and assist the supervisor with corrections as needed.
• Maintain the kitchen or station in a safe and organized manner.
• Manage work schedules efficiently and complete tasks at assigned times.
• Monitor cooking equipment as needed and communicate with a manager to initiate repairs.
• Perform other duties assigned by managers or supervisors due to operational needs.

Benefits

• Northwestern Medicine describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, with protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED