Cook

Pay Range: $17.27 - $23.32 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act, which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Prepares and presents all food in a timely manner for the cafeteria, tray line and special functions within the SwedishAmerican Health System. Consistently complies with health codes and HACCP regulations to ensure food safety guidelines are met while preparing foods. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Minimum:

N/A

Preferred:

N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Minimum:

Must have current State of Illinois Food Sanitation certification or obtain within 6 months of hire. If no valid license is in place prior to hire, Serve Safe Food Handler certification required to be completed within 30 days of hire.

Preferred:

N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

At least one year experience in quantity food preparation.

Preferred:

N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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Knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, OSHA, Federal and State codes and regulations.

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Familiarity with a variety of computer systems.

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Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff and with patients, visitors, vendors, contractors and inspectors.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Prepares eye appealing hot food items for the department following standardized recipes. Consistently follows recipes, weighing and measuring ingredients to prepare required portions on food production records that meet nutritional requirements of specialized diets. Uses sound judgment adjusting requirements to meet fluctuating patient volumes.

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Consistently maintains accurate food production records, documenting actual portions prepared and final food preparation temperatures. Accurately counts amounts left or time ran out on production reports to ensure accurate future forecasts. Verifies all foods meet temperature requirements of designated service area prior to delivery. Reheats items as needed to meet requirements throughout meal period.

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Organizes and adjusts schedule when preparing foods to ensure timely delivery of menu items to service areas, including trayline, cafeteria and catering allowing enough time for them to complete their quality checks and open their stations on time. Remains attentive to service stations throughout meal periods.

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Operates slicer, buffalo chopper, steam kettles, deep fat fryer, ovens, mixers, robot coupe and microwave in accordance with department safety guidelines. Sanitizes knives and food prep equipment using cut resistant and stainless glove when cleaning equipment with blades to prevent injury.

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Consistently follows all labeling and dating guidelines for foods and open containers. Maintains documentation throughout the cooling process following HACCP requirements on food cooling logs.

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Maintains proper sanitation standards in the preparation of food items maintaining a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with department policies. Inspects area for cleanliness, organization and readiness for following shift. Completes and retains food samples of all prepared foods per health department standards.

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Strives to improve customer satisfaction by participating in department quality control processes to drive customer service scores, including patient test trays, patient meal rounds, evaluation of food sampling results. Actively participates in food production meetings to resolve issues and improve processes.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.