Lead Prep Cook- West Region Cdh Full-Time Days $1

Benefits

• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• $6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)

Description

The Cook II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position supports the Food and Nutrition Team by preparing food and meal items in a safe and sanitary manner.

$1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Internal employees and rehires are not eligible for the Sign-On Bonus

hours are 5am-1:30pm with rotating weekends

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Responsibilities:

• Other duties may be assigned by managers or supervisors due to operational needs.
• Observes infection control and HACCP practices at all times.
• Demonstrates consistent use of knife skills (chopping, slicing, dicing, paring)
• Proper completion of all daily temperature logs and daily production sheets. Assists supervisor with corrections as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding and proper use of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to: blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, ovens, steamers, etc.
• Prepares and presents café, patient, and catering menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Measures, mixes, and prepares ingredients according to approved recipes.
• Manages work schedule efficiently completing tasks at assigned times.
• Cooks meats, fish, and fowl safely in a variety of ways such as baking, roasting, broiling and steaming. Carves meats into individual servings according to recipe and/or diet order.
• Consults with manager regarding handling of any leftovers.
• Prepares and presents sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts meeting established dietary guidelines.
• Produces food that is flavorful and attractively presented.
• Monitors and records temperature of steam table and hot held items throughout service period.
• Tests foods being cooked to ensure doneness. Adjusts heat controls as needed. Insures foods are prepared, held or served at proper temperatures.
• Maintains product levels and appearance of service stations.
• Only changes ingredients or seasonings when directed by chef or culinary leader.
• Monitors cooking equipment as needed. Communicates with a manager to initiate any repairs.
• Maintains kitchen/station in a safe and organized manner.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year relevant experience in any of the following: cooking, production, or food service.
• High School diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED
• Successful completion of Food Handler certification within 180 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Completion of some culinary schooling
• One year previous healthcare cooking experience.
• Basic knowledge of special diets.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.