Cook 1

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Crystal Lake, IL

3d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for determining food items and preparing them for service. The cook will prepare appetizing and appealing food from scratch, execute culinary knife skills, and follow standardized recipes. They will cook and prepare food in quantities according to the menu, par level, and number of persons to be served, and observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. The cook will also be responsible for dishes, ordering supplies, maintaining proper food temperature log sheets, and maintaining proper cooking/quick chill log sheets. They will portion and dish food according to diet tickets, weigh items when necessary, and perform dishwashing as needed. The position requires knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.) and maintaining a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counters, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques. Adherence to department safety and sanitation regulations, and the use of protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering) are essential. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work well on a team and independently are also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred
Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred
State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days
Excellent customer service skills
Works well on a team and on their own

Responsibilities

Determines food items and prepares them for service
Prepares food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
Executes culinary knife skills
Reads and follows standardized recipes
Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
Cooks to order
Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently
Dishes meals
Orders supplies
Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
Maintains proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket
Weighs items when necessary
Performs dishwashing as necessary
Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
Uses protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)