Cold Production/Cook

Full Time Role - 6a-2:30pm

Major Responsibilities:
Quality Food Preparation
1)utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control for trayline and retail
2)follows proper preparation procedures
3)checks food temperatures, texture, color, aroma and taste prior to service.

Guest Relations
1)contributes to hospital's mission statement and values in all interactions
2)follows established uniform policy
3)maintains a professional image
4)responds positively to all request and interactions

Safe Food Handling Procedures
1)proper food rotation (first in first out)
2)safe food storage (no cross-contamination); label and date all food items
3)utilizes products within 48 hours of preparation date
4)records and documents cold holding food temperatures every two hours

Proper Time Management
1)follows position timeline/job routine
2)safe food storage (no cross-contamination); label and date all food items
3)productive and efficient use of non-break time

Responsible Cost Controls
1)records all food production amounts
2)manintains department timeline through on-time performance

Training
1)attends scheduled department inservices
2)attends/gives feedback participates in production meetings
3)successfully cross-trains in all production positions
4)assists with cross-training of other employees
5)reports any problems with recipes, production sheets, productions numbers promptly for continuous quality improvement

Education/Experience Required:
one year of healthcare/trayline or related experience. High school diploma

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Ability to communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Various room temperatures Numerous occasions of bending and or lifting as related to essential job activities

Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and or 35 to 50 pounds frequently and or 10 to 35 pounds constantly.) wet, slippery floors contact with cleaning chemicals subject to cuts and burns various shifts and work positions

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.

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:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.