COOK - STROGER HOSPITAL

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of tasks in the preparation, seasoning and cooking of large food quantities for patient meals, cafeteria and special functions within a schedule to ensure timely meal service, using standardized recipes and a full range of equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Must possess an active State of Illinois (ServSafe) Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Must possess an active City of Chicago Foodservice Sanitation Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview)
Two (2) years of full-time institutional quantity cookery work experience
Ability to read and write English
Ability to understand and do simple arithmetic for weights, measures and tallies
Ability to follow standardized recipes for volume cooking utilizing accurate weights and measures
Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an approved Culinary Arts Program is preferred
Two (2) years of full-time institutional quantity cookery work experience in a hospital

Responsibilities

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food items per established menu, for patients, cafeteria, and special functions, utilizing standardized recipes, and monitors and records food temperatures and holding times for safe food handling.
Operates a variety of institutional cooking equipment, including deep fat fryers, ovens, broilers, grills, tilt skillets, steam jacketed kettles, pressure cookers, slicers, food processors, steamers, and ranges, according to methods required for food being prepared and adheres to safety procedures.
Portions foods prepared in bulk for appropriate distribution or service for patient, cafeteria, or special functions.
Cleans all equipment used, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Reports all equipment malfunctions.
Recommends changes in menu, techniques, and procedures for improvement in service.
Follows hospital and departmental safety and sanitation procedures.
Attends in-service training and other meetings as required by the department and hospital.
Performs other duties as assigned.