Cook II

Intermountain Health • Pontiac, IL

2d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, prepares and cooks food. Reviews menus daily to determine quantities of food and supplies needed. Prepares food for cafeteria, patient food service and catering using creativity, quality, consistency, and promptness. Follows and complies with recipe standards. Monitors and replenishes food as needed for cafeteria, catering, or patient trays. Ensures food is being handled and stored to Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines. Operates various types of kitchen equipment and maintains cleanliness. Records temperatures of refrigerators. Ensures equipment is in good working condition. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) training to be obtained after hire.
• Ability to follow a recipe and scale.
• Basic knowledge of food allergies and dietary restrictions
• Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read computer monitors and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
• May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• One (1) year food service experience in a healthcare facility, such as health care food service is preferred
• Minimum 6 months experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare setting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus daily to determine quantities of food and supplies needed.
• Prepares food for cafeteria, patient food service and catering using creativity, quality, consistency, and promptness.
• Follow and comply with recipe standards.
• Monitors and replenishes food as needed for cafeteria, catering, or patient trays.
• Ensures food is being handled and stored to Hazardous Analysis of Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Operates various types of kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Records temperatures of refrigerators.
• Ensures equipment is in good working condition.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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