Cook II - High Point

American Addiction Centers • High Point, NC

2d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Cooks food for areas including: cold food production, baking, grill, prep, entree, veg, line, catering. Adheres to recipes utilizing basic math skill to adjust quantities as needed. Uses weight and volume measurements to ensure recipe compliance. Transports items from storeroom to kitchen, from kitchen to retail and from cooking equipment to service equipment Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas, including dish room. Washes dishes by hand or by machine. Assists in recipe testing and development. Utilizes FIFO food rotation, labelling and dating to ensure the quality of food. Evaluates quality of food using taste, smell and appearance. Pulls food from service and brings to the attention of the supervisor if not meeting quality standards. Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals. Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes. Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks. Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change. Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations. Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required
• 2+ years Cooking Required
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, food service equipment and food preparation and service.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy physical labor
• Ability to maintain and adhere to safety and sanitation standards particularly regarding: personal cleanliness, food preparation/holding/service and equipment.
• Basic math skills to scale up/down recipe size.
• Basic cooking skills and knowledge including safe knife handling.
• Knowledge of standard knife cuts and methods of preparation.
• Knowledge and ability to demonstrate various methods of preparation including: grilling, frying, baking, steaming, sauteing and braising.
• Ability to produce the five mother sauces.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation Cooks food for areas including: cold food production, baking, grill, prep, entree, veg, line, catering. Adheres to recipes utilizing basic math skill to adjust quantities as needed. Uses weight and volume measurements to ensure recipe compliance.
• Transportation of Goods Transports items from storeroom to kitchen, from kitchen to retail and from cooking equipment to service equipment
• Sanitation Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas, including dish room. Washes dishes by hand or by machine.
• Quality Control Assists in recipe testing and development. Utilizes FIFO food rotation, labelling and dating to ensure the quality of food. Evaluates quality of food using taste, smell and appearance. Pulls food from service and brings to the attention of the supervisor if not meeting quality standards.
• Professionalism Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Collaboration Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals.
• Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message.
• Safety Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes.
• Accountability Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks.
• Improvement Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change.
• Workplace Requirements Employee Health Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED