Food Production Cook

American Addiction Centers•Chicago, IL

10d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Production Cook is responsible for quality food production for assigned areas including patients, cafeteria, and catering meals. This role involves preparing and cooking food following prescribed recipes, ensuring adherence to production schedules and deadlines, and utilizing the food production system. The cook will also be responsible for batch cooking to minimize waste, maintaining food safety standards (HACCP), and presenting food attractively. Additionally, the role includes maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment, proper labeling and storage of food items, and adhering to safety regulations. Participation in self-development through inservices and education programs is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

High school Diploma.
Three to five years of hotel, restaurant or hospital cooking experience with knowledge of all aspects of food preparation.
Good Communication skills.
Able to interpret and follow recipes.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to use all kitchen equipment, follow safety and sanitation procedures, accurately weigh and measure food items.
Ability to do mathematical calculations including measure ingredients and adjust recipes to meet production needs.
Ability to read, write legibly and speak English.
Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Able to meet time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Able to perform cleaning task.
Able to communicate with others.
Must have manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination.
Job requires extensive pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending, stooping, standing, walking, twisting, and climbing.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts degree desired.
Preference given to applicants with hospital experience.
Computer experience desired.
Sanitation certified by Chicago Department of Public Health and the State of Illinois. Must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks food following prescribed recipes in a timely fashion and following production schedule.
Ensure adherence to deadlines regarding food production for each area of service.
Utilizes food production system, including forecasting, running production records and entering post production results.
Places food into appropriate serving container and delivers to needed work station on time.
Ability to observe and taste food being prepared to check the flavor, texture and appropriate temperature. If food item is not prepared according to department standards, ability to make judgement call on what to do with that food item.
Batch cooks food to keep waste and over production to a minimum and ensure good quality for all meals served.
Follows proper HACCP procedures to maintain food in proper temperature safety zone. Records food temperatures.
Possesses basic knowledge of modified diets and preparation of such diets.
Ability to see that all food items are attractively prepared and presented.
Adhere to proper portion control.
Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment.
Ensure that all food items are properly labeled, dated, rotated and stored appropriately.
Rotates stock FIFO
Report to management equipment in need of repair.
Wear appropriate head covering and gloves when handling food.
Monitors food spoilage. Disposes and documents as necessary.
Performs all task using proper body mechanics.
Observe safety regulations regarding careful and correct operation of equipment.
Promote patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
Attends all department/hospital inservices and other meetings as required.
Must complete an annual CBT.
Submits ideas for changes or improvement to manager.
Willing to interact with co-workers in a team atmosphere in order to help find a better way to perform the job.
Ensure compliance to all regulatory agencies standards.
Participate in efforts to monitor and improve patients satisfaction through Press Ganey Scores.
Submits ideas for reducing department expenses and maintaining budget.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
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