Lead Cook - Patient Food Services

Pay

Hourly pay range: $19.71 – $28.58. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Location: Arlington Heights, IL. Hours: Monday–Friday (5:00 AM–1:30 PM) and (11:00 AM–7:30 PM), with rotating weekends and holidays. No travel required.

Responsibilities

• 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