Cook

Cook

ECLARO is currently recruiting for a Cook in the Oak Park, IL area for one of our clients. ECLARO's client is a leading provider of healthcare workforce software and solutions. If you're up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Prepares other menu entrees / other items per production schedule utilizing sophisticated equipment for hot preparation.
• Prepares the correct product, in the correct amount, as indicated by forecast information, using computer adjusted recipes; follows procedure in accordance with established standards and methods; verifies recipe accuracy and assists management in maintaining accurate recipes.
• Participates in recipe standardization process.
• Checks refrigerators, freezers and dry storage areas daily for utilization of leftovers and proper rotation of products.
• Serves and stores food at correct temperatures, maintains temperatures of items served and stored.
• Adheres to time schedules for production and service.
• Assists with inventory control as assigned by Manager.
• Wraps, labels, dates and stores products correctly.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment; performs cleaning duties as assigned.
• Complies with all regulatory agency standards and all departmental policies and procedures.
• Trains new personnel as assigned.
• Orients dietetic interns to work area as assigned.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Certificate of Completion in Culinary Arts and / or Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts, preferred
• Sanitation Certification required within six months of hire and maintain thereafter.
• Minimum three years cooking experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Basic Math skills to calculate recipe ingredient and quantity adjustments, calculate weight and measures.
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Knowledgeable and can operate, with minimal instruction, hot preparation equipment such as convection / combi ovens, steamers, broilers, grills, etc.
• Can demonstrate skills in the use of culinary hand tools (knives, etc.) and small processing equipment (vegetable choppers & processors).

Shift: Day 5x8-Hour (06:00 - 14:30); Duration: 26 weeks Pay Rate: $22 / Hour If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.