Lead Cook - Patient Food Services

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Cook prepares food for Patient Food Services using commercial cooking equipment and established recipes, ensuring food is prepared efficiently and served appropriately. The role maintains a safe, clean, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food-preparation regulations and departmental policies. The Lead Cook may assist with menu-cycle recipes, bakery items, inventory, special-diet meals, and customer service, and helps orient and train new employees. The position also performs Café Aide duties as assigned and follows all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures. This is a full-time position in Arlington Heights, Illinois, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Shifts are Monday through Friday, either 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. No travel is required. The hourly pay range is $19.71–$28.58; the offered rate depends on factors including expertise and years of experience.

Requirements

Practical experience and knowledge in food service is desirable.
Technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food according to recipes in a commercial kitchen.
Ability to write, speak, and read in English.

Nice To Haves

Sanitation certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate grills, burners, ovens, and other cooking equipment according to proper procedures.
Prepare food efficiently to minimize waste and serve customers effectively.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with safety and food-preparation regulations and departmental policies.
Prepare, season, deep-fry, grill, broil, and sauté food using appropriate cooking methods.
Prepare meats, fish, vegetables, and other menu items using the correct method, temperature, and cooking time.
Measure and mix ingredients according to recipes and season foods according to recipes or customer requests, within menu and supply limits.
Observe and test food while cooking by tasting, smelling, and piercing; add gravies, sauces, and garnishes when appropriate.
Portion food onto serving plates and add other prepared items as part of customer orders or standard menu service.
May select recipes for menu cycles, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
Explain and describe menu items, ingredients, taste, and cooking methods to customers.
Prepare food for special orders as requested and within menu and supply limits.
Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, steam tables, char broilers, flat tops, and fryers daily.
Drain, dispose of, and replenish fryer oil as needed or at least once weekly.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees.
Perform Café Aide duties as assigned.
Adhere to Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job and eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free parking.
Wellness program.
Savings plan.
Health savings account options.
Retirement options with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Community involvement opportunities.