Cook at Hopedale Medical Complex

Hopedale, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food preparation, Kitchen equipment operation, Recipe following, Sanitation, Food safety, Customer service, Modified diet knowledge, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Cook, Full-time HMC Offers: * Excellent benefits * Quality childcare located in HMC * Wellness Center membership * 401(k) plan with employer match Employee Daycare Rates * Infants (6 weeks to 15 months) - $133 weekly, $27 daily * Toddlers (15 months to 2 yrs.) - $126 weekly, $26 daily * 2 years to 3 years - $119 weekly, $25 daily * 4 years to 5 years - $112 weekly, $23 daily About the job: The cook is responsible for preparing, working with, and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the patients and residents. This position will provide various hot and cold food items for various meal periods, to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. The cook provides food and customer service to the patients, nursing home residents, independent/assisted living residents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, and safety. This is a day shift position, and the hours will vary between morning starting at 5:30 am - 2 pm and 8:30 am - 5 pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. The cook may be required to work some evening shifts when needed. This a an hourly position and the starting pay is $17 per hour. Responsibilities * The cook prepares and dishes quality food accurately and attractively according to diet and menu. * Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, and other foodstuffs for consumption at Hopedale Medical Complex. * Understand modified diets and is a team player in working toward patient/resident nutritional well-being. * Ensures compliance with state, local, and regulatory agencies as it relates to food service. * The cook assists with the set-up, service, and clean-up of food production. * Ensure that food temperatures are maintained at proper levels at preparation and throughout service. * Ensure that all food supplies are on hand per the planned menu 24 hours before meal service. Background check and drug screen disclaimer: Employees are required to pass a state and federal background check and pass a drug and alcohol test. We test for illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC). Hospital Cook Requirements * Requires familiarity with kitchen equipment. * Food handler's license preferred, but not required. * Cooks must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised. * Working knowledge of food preparation. * High school diploma or GED preferred. * Must complete required diet and Sanitation courses

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to patients and residents while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. They must ensure compliance with regulatory standards and assist with food production, service, and kitchen cleanup.