Grill Cook - Oasis Cafe - Evenings

Position Highlights

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 40 hours
• Hours: Monday-Friday 11:30am - 7:30pm, with rotating weekends & holidays
• Required Travel: None

What You Will Do

• Operates grill, burners, ovens and various cooking equipment according to proper procedures.
• Prepares food in an efficient manner to minimize waste and efficiently serve customers.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment according to safety and food preparation regulations and departmental policies.
• Prepares, seasons, deep fries, grills, broils, sautés along with employing other cooking methods.
• Appropriately prepares meats, fish, vegetables and other menu items.
• Ensures proper cooking method, temperature and cook time.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe.
• Adds seasoning to foods during preparation according to recipe or by customer request within limits of menu and supplies.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling and piercing.
• May add gravies, sauces and garnishes to servings.
• Portions food on serving plates and may add other prepared items to serving as part of customer order or standard menu.
• May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• Interacts with customers to explain and describe menu, ingredients, taste and cooking methods.
• Prepares food according to special orders as requested and within limits of menu and supplies.
• Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables, char broiler, flat top and fryer daily.
• Drains fryer oil, disposes of and refills with fresh oil as needed or at least once weekly.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees.
• Performs all the duties of the Café Aide as assigned.
• Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

What You Will Need

• The ability to write, speak, and read in English.
• Certification: Sanitation certification is preferred.
• Experience: Knowledge and practical experience in food service is desirable.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The technical knowledge to operate commercial cooking appliances and prepare food according to recipes in a commercial kitchen.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various 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