COOK (FULL TIME)
About the role
Morrison Healthcare is hiring immediate full-time COOK positions at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital located at 1000 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Online applications are accepted only. The schedule is full-time, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with days varying. Previous culinary experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures.
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty.
- Tastes all prepared food items.
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service.
- Responsible for records from area worked during service periods.
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat.
- Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Aids in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
- Aids in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Attends in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others.
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
- The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
Qualifications
Previous culinary experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Pet Insurance
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Identify Theft Protection
Skills
Must have the ability to follow instructions, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Benefits
- Full-time positions also offer:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Pay
$18.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
Schedule
Full time schedule; flexible. 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM; days may vary.
Qualifications
Previous culinary experience is preferred.
Qualifications
Must have the ability to follow instructions, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Qualifications
Must have the ability to follow instructions, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.