Cook (2nd Shift) at Highland Park Hospital-Endeavor Health - Highland Park Hospital-Food

Title: Cook (2nd Shift) at Highland Park Hospital Requisition #: 657924 Location: Highland Park, IL, 60035 Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! Position Details Job Type: Full‑time (Production and Cafeteria) Shift: 2nd shift Location: Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL Availability: Must be available to work rotating weekends and holidays Compensation & Benefits Compensation: Starting hourly rate, a flat rate of $18.50 per hour. Shift and weekend pay are additional. Benefits: Comprehensive benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and work‑life resources. Eligible employees may receive retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid days off, parental leave, and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility, and workplace location. Job Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs. Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes. Sets up the workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment. Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items. Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives. Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc. Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods. Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines. Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils. Maintains excellent customer service and a positive demeanor toward guests, customers, clients, coworkers, etc. Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including accurate food safety and sanitation. Ensures security of company assets. Qualifications Experience as a cook or in a related role required. Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage. Must be able to acquire food safety certification. Demonstrates basic math and counting skills. Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Physical Demands This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Aramark believes that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aramark