Cook

Mercyhealth•Crystal Lake, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs daily kitchen duties to provide a safe, clean, and sanitized environment for our patients, residents, customers, and partners with quality service in mind. Prepares and plans foods according to menu, order, diet, and standardized recipe and portion control. Prepares food to be palatable appetizing and attractive. Utilizes leftovers avoiding waste. Properly labels and dates food products for storage. Maintains a clean and sanitized work area. May be required to work overtime and alternate shifts. Has the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days
Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
Full knowledge of kitchen equipment
Able to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Ability to communicate with others in a positive manner
Ability to add, subtract divide and multiply all numbers
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements and volume
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
Ability to deal with problems
Basic computer knowledge needed

Nice To Haves

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
Excellent customer service skills needed
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
Execute 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
Observe and test 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
Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)