Cook CMC-Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center

American Addiction Centers

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Cook position is located in the Food and Nutrition Department at Advocate Christ Medical Center. The role focuses on quality food production for patients (regular and modified diets) and cafeteria meals, ensuring adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and food safety regulations. The cook is responsible for preparing a wide variety of hot food items, maintaining a sanitary work environment, and participating in cost containment efforts. The position also requires attendance at meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of hotel, restaurant or hospital cooking experience with knowledge of all aspects of food preparation.
• Ability to interpret and follow recipes.
• Positive attitude.
• Dependable.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to take Food Service Sanitation exam. Must be completed within 3 months of hire date.
• Ability to work flexible hours and days including evenings, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to complete numerous simultaneous projects within the given time constraints.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Competent in quantify food production.
• Ability to respond quickly to peak service demands.
• Position requires bending and heavy lifting.
• Associate exposed to heat and high temperatures.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen cooking and food preparation equipment.
• Ability to tolerate cold temperatures while retrieving food items from the freezer.
• Ability to lift 10-30 pounds and carry.
• Ability to work under stressful and difficult situations.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion food servings according to Diet Office tally records, recipes or orders for patients, cafeteria, and catered events.
• Prepare/cook and replenish a wide variety of hot food items for patient trayline, cafeteria and/or catering in a timely manner, as needed.
• Ensure adherence to deadlines regarding food production for each area of service.
• Ensure that the menu items are correctly prepared according to standardized recipes.
• See that all food items are attractively prepared and presented.
• Prepare items according to Diet Office tally records and properly documents quantities of items prepared and leftover.
• Produce adequate quantities of food and ensure good quality for all meals served.
• Ensure that all food items are properly labeled, dated and stored appropriately.
• Observe and taste food being prepared to check for flavor, texture and appropriate temperature. Make judgment call on what to do with food items not prepared according to department standards.
• Promote patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Date, label and rotate food items appropriately.
• Clean and sanitize work tables, refrigerators and equipment properly ensuring compliance with I.D.P.H. rules and regulations.
• Document, on designated form, food temperatures prior to and during each meal service.
• Report equipment in need of repair to coordinator or manager.
• Observe safety regulations regarding careful and correct operation of equipment.
• Wear appropriate head covering and gloves when directly handling food that is ready to be served.
• Provide input into recipe standardization and creative production of food.
• Adhere to proper portion control.
• Prepare or direct distribution of foods to appropriate serving units.
• Appropriately store and utilize leftovers in an expedient manner.
• Complete Food Waste Log per department standards.
• Complete competency assessment annually.
• Complete mandatory inservices annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED