Line Cook

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

21h • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that the hot menu items are correctly prepared according to the standardized recipes

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• One to two years experience in preparing quantity food items.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to interpret and follow recipes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Sanitation Certified
• Able to access high and low areas.
• Able to maneuver heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to hazardous materials and conditions.
• Able to meet time constraints in a fast - paced environment.
• Able to perform cleaning tasks.
• Able to communicate with others.
• Able to safely use kitchen equipment (gas, electric, and steam)
• This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available.
• Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

• Follows standardized recipes to ensure good quality and adequate quantities of food for all dietary meal programs.
• Documents food temperatures prior to each service.
• Assists with new product testing, recipe development and revision of recipes
• Provides informational input into recipe standardization and creative production food.
• Adherence to strict deadlines regarding food production for each area of service.
• Checks tally for items to be prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner patient trays
• Refers to catering requests for hot production items required for special events
• Prepares all items as needed for service areas.
• Ensures adequate supplies are prepared and available for department needs
• Obtains supplies needed from storeroom, refrigerators, and freezer
• Maintains a safe sanitary work area meeting Board of Health regulations.
• Ensure that all food is stored covered and dated and that leftovers are utilized.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area including tables, minor equipment, stove, ovens and walk-in refrigerators
• Dates and rotates all food items to ensure proper utilization and rotation
• Attends area and department meetings and inservices
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees