Cook at Carle Health

Peoria, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Cooking, Sanitation, Food Safety, Temperature Monitoring, Recipe Following, Food Storage, Hygiene Practices, Meat Trimming, Sauce Preparation, Soup Preparation, Catering Preparation, Waste Elimination, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Professional Conduct

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The cook prepares entrees, vegetables, and pureed foods for the patient food service as well as entrees and vegetables for the employees' and visitors' retail cafeteria. The cook also assists in cleaning operations within the food service area on a timely basis. Qualifications Certifications: ANSI Accredited Food Handler Training within 30 days - VariesVaries, Education: , Work Experience: Responsibilities Preparation and cooking. Thaws meats and follows safety guide principles Maintains clean and properly sanitized food contact surfaces Uses thermometers to determine proper food temperatures Stores food in the proper manner to avoid contamination Washes hands and uses good personal hygiene practices (i.e., fingernails should be trim and clean, hairnets are worn at all times) Uses proper food handling procedures: washes hands, wears gloves Uses general rule of storage principles First In First Out (FIFO) Prepares odd orders of food that are written down on tally sheets which are given to the cooks by the food techs Prepares specially prepared food according to the patient's individual health needs Maintaining food quality and production. Follows standardized recipes and menus Prepares and serves all items with “eye” appeal Cooks and/or reheats food to standards Follows safety guidelines for properly cooled food Assists in trimming meat properly, vegetable preparation, grinding meat, stirring sauces, preparing soups, and checking on meat while it is cooking, etc. Uses proper sanitation principles for cleaning equipment and supplies, meat slicer, cutting boards, utensils, and tables. Properly logs and maintains temperature records for all areas of responsibility. Is consistent with food texture, taste, color, and appearance. Prepares catering meals for doctor's staff, daily events, and tray line service and retail cafeteria. Determines proper amounts of food to be prepared to eliminate the possibility of waste. Assists in various ways to make the preparation of meals as time convenient as possible. Maintains a positive working relationship. Works cooperatively with other members of staff in kitchen Food Aides Food Service Leads, Management, Director All other outside department staff. Focuses on customer-based needs and continuous quality improvement. Conducts self in a professional manner. Follows proper dress code and name badge protocol Wears hair restraints, gloves when preparing foods Fulfills Carle Health and department required education ADA – American Disability Act Hazardous Material Competency General Equipment Safety Keeping You Informed meetings People to People Serves nutritious meals that enhance the patient's healing process About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $16.89per hour - $27.36per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing entrees, vegetables, and pureed foods for patient service, as well as meals for employees and visitors, while also assisting with timely cleaning operations in the food service area. Key duties involve maintaining food quality, following standardized recipes, ensuring proper food handling and storage, and preparing specialized meals according to patient health needs.