Retail Cook - Catering

Department:11903 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Food and NutritionStatus:Part timeBenefits Eligible:NoHours Per Week:0Schedule Details/Additional Information:Monday - FridayHours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (4-hour shift)Rotating Holidayslooking for an individual with experience in banquet hall management who can oversee catering events. This candidate should have skills in preparing salads, gourmet sandwiches, and possess cooking knowledge. They must be capable of following recipes and using ovens for cooking specific items. Pay Range$19.80 - $29.70Major Responsibilities:Guest Relations1)Contributes to hospital's philosophy, mission statement, and values in all interactions2)Follows established uniform policy3)Maintains a professional image4)Responds positively to all requests and interactions.Quality Food preparation1)Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control2)Follows proper preparation procedures3)Checks food temperatures, texture, color, aroma, and taste prior to service for all items at designated stations, to include the following: soups, chili, all other hot and cold items4)Batch cooks all food products which do not maintain temperature, texture, color aroma or taste if held for thirty minutes (i.e. hot sandwiches: hamburgers, chicken breast, fried fish sandwiches, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, fried fish; fried vegetables; pasta entrees; and all other cooked entree and side dish items).5)Prepare food to order, at request of customer (i.e. grilled cheese; grilled vegetable sandwich; melting cheese on sandwich/adding toppings to orders; pasta entrees; entree salads; fried food items; hot sandwiches; etc.).Safe food handling procedures1)Proper food rotation (first in, first out method)2)Safe food storage - no cross-contamination, label and date all food items & initial proper re-thermalization and de-thermalization of all3)Utilizes products within 72 hours of preparation date4)Serves food from steam tables, following all procedures for holding foods and following proper time/temperature regulations for products5)Stocks and monitors designated cold food items at station, following all procedures for holding foods and following proper time/temperature regulations for products, including labeling cold items at start of shift and monitoring and recording temperatures on labels every 4 hours, per IDPH standards6)Stocking and monitoring NSF rated warmers at station, food held for no more than 30 minutes (i.e. french fries, fried vegetables, fried chicken)Proper time management1)Follows position timeline/job routine2)Maintains department timeline through on-time performance3)Adheres to department's attendance/clock-in policies4)Productive and efficient use of non-break timeResponsible cost controls1)Records all food production amounts2)Serves customer appropriate, pre-determined portion size, following all recipe guidelines3)Proper use of food products4)Utilization of carryoversTraining1)Attends scheduled department inservices2)Attends/gives feedback/participates in production meetings3)Reports any problems with recipes, production sheets, production numbers promptly for Continuous Quality Improvement4)Assists with cross-training of other employeesEducation/Experience Required:High school diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years retail cooking experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Ability to read, write speak and understand the English language, as related to essential job activities Ability to communicate effectivelyState of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Sanitation Certificate.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Exposed to some extreme temperature changes, heat-cooking areas, Cold-cooler and freezers Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance and/or 10 to 15 pounds frequently. Large amounts of bending, as related to essential job activities Wet, slippery floors Contact with cleaning chemicals Various shifts and work positionsThis requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For lifts over 35 pounds, lifting equipment is expected to be used or lift with at least one other associate when available. Unique lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case by case basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health