Food Service Assistant

Cook

This role prepares and cooks food from scratch by following standardized recipes, maintaining proper food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring meals are prepared and served accurately. The position also manages supplies, keeps the kitchen clean and organized, provides excellent customer service, and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Schedule: 40-hours per week

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Determines food items and prepares them for service
• Is able to prepare food from scratch that is appetizing and appealing
• Ability to execute culinary knife skills
• Reads and follows standardized recipes
• Cooks and/or prepares food in quantities according to menu, par level and number of persons to be served
• Cooks to order
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
• Dishes meals
• Orders supplies
• Maintains proper food temperature log sheets
• Maintain proper cooking/quick chill log sheets
• Portions and dishes food on plate according diet ticket. Weighs items when necessary
• Performs dishwashing as necessary
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Maintains a clean and sanitized work area, tables, counter, cabinets, ovens, and other kitchen equipment utilizing proper sanitation techniques
• Adheres to department safety and sanitation regulations
• Use protective barriers (gloves, apron, proper hair covering)
• Excellent customer service skills needed
• Works well on a team and on their own

Education And/Or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience as a cook or two years of experience in food service department preferred.
• Graduate of vocational school, or culinary program preferred.

Certification/Licensure

State Food Safety Sanitation Certification per department requirements required within 90 days

Other Skills And Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Full knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Able to perform mathematical calculations

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-to-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to communicate with others in a positive manner

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract divide and multiply all numbers
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements and volume

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems.

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge needed

Level Of Supervision

Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but must be able to make decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

Supervises

N/A

Pay Range:

$16.56 - $24.01

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women