Cook

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: July 26, 2022

Job Description:

Department:11308 IL Support Operations Division - Food and Nutrition: Lutheran General HospitalStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Position Requirements: Preferred one year or healthcare/trayline experienceHS diploma or equivalent Ability to read write speak and understand the English language as related to essential job activitiesPrior cooking experience 1-2 years preferredAbility to communicate effectively N/A Exposed to some extreme temperature changes heat-cooking areas Cold-cooler and freezersAbility to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance and/or 20 to 35 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.Large amounts of bending as related toe essential job activities Wet slippery floorsContact with cleaning chemicalsVarious 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.Purpose: Prepares and cooks large quantities of meat fish sauces vegetables hot cereals soups starches and other food items. Utilizes standardized recipes portion control and ingredient controls to provide consistency of flavor aroma texture appearance and quality in foods served to all our customers. Maintains food costs through the use of 'first in first out food rotation safe food handling recording of production amounts and utilizing carryovers.The Cook is held accountable for achieving the preparation of quality and safe food. The Cook will accomplish quality and safe food by doing the following.Accountabilities:TrainingQuality Food preparationGuest RelationsSafe food handling proceduresProper time managementResponsible cost controlsAdvocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.

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