Dietary 2Nd Cook

Montefiore Mount Vernon•St. Charles, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares hot foods for patients, the cafeteria, Faculty Dining Room, and catered events, including soups, snacks, entrees, side dishes, and desserts, using standardized recipes. The role prepares food at various cooking stations and ensures it is palatable, cooked to proper temperatures, visually appealing, and ready on schedule. It also supports required food quantities, safe food handling and storage, kitchen cleanliness, customer service, and collaboration with the Food and Nutrition Team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
English proficiency, including the ability to speak, read, and write effectively.
Ability to perform basic computation.
Experience in customer service.
Knowledge and experience in food safety.
Certificate and/or courses in food preparation and cooking from a culinary arts or restaurant school.

Responsibilities

Prepare main entrees, soups, sauces, vegetables, salads, starches, and desserts using basic cooking techniques at various cooking stations.
Transport food and non-food items between the main kitchen, storeroom, and ingredient room.
Adjust and convert recipes to produce the quantities needed for patient, cafeteria, and catering requirements.
Slice, chop, portion, pan, and refrigerate food for same-day or future use.
Maintain New York State Department of Health sanitary and safety standards when preparing and storing food, and keep the work area clean.
Maintain cleanliness in non-patient areas, including unit-based supply rooms, refrigerators, and rolling stock; check supply expiration dates.
Help provide and maintain a safe environment through preventative and interventional measures.
Monitor and record food and refrigerator temperatures.
Wrap and date food products.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with the Food and Nutrition Team.
Take responsibility and accountability for own actions.
Assist customers and answer questions about pricing and products courteously and professionally.
Train other employees in the area of responsibility.
Participate in, practice, and promote Montefiore Excellence, AIDET, and continuous quality improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.