Entree Level Jobs in Wheaton, IL (NOW HIRING)

Department:
11903 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Food and Nutrition
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday - Friday
• Hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (4-hour shift)
• Rotating Holidays
• looking 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 - $29.70
Major Responsibilities:
Guest Relations
1)Contributes to hospital's philosophy, mission statement, and values in all interactions
2)Follows established uniform policy
3)Maintains a professional image
4)Responds positively to all requests and interactions.
Quality Food preparation
1)Utilizes standardized recipes and ingredient control
2)Follows proper preparation procedures
3)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 items
4)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 procedures
1)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 all
3)Utilizes products within 72 hours of preparation date
4)Serves food from steam tables, following all procedures for holding foods and following proper time/temperature regulations for products
5)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 standards
6)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 management
1)Follows position timeline/job routine
2)Maintains department timeline through on-time performance
3)Adheres to department's attendance/clock-in policies
4)Productive and efficient use of non-break time
Responsible cost controls
1)Records all food production amounts
2)Serves customer appropriate, pre-determined portion size, following all recipe guidelines
3)Proper use of food products
4)Utilization of carryovers
Training
1)Attends scheduled department inservices
2)Attends/gives feedback/participates in production meetings
3)Reports any problems with recipes, production sheets, production numbers promptly for Continuous Quality Improvement
4)Assists with cross-training of other employees
Education/Experience Required:
High school diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years retail cooking experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Ability to read, write speak and understand the English language, as related to essential job activities Ability to communicate effectively
State 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 positions
This 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:
Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
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.